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Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 Program Summary: The Capital Project Grants stream, supports not-for-profit organizations throughout B.C. to complete inclusive, accessible capital projects that meet community-identified needs and priorities. The
Application Deadlines: September 17, 2025 (& spring 2026, date TBA) Program Summary: Professional Development grants assist professional artists, cultural practitioners, production and technical personnel, and arts administrators with specific, short-term learning
Application Deadlines: September 18, 2025 Program Summary: The Indo-Pacific Regional Connectivity Envelope (RCE) aims to enhance Canada’s profile in the region, accelerate Canada’s ability to develop or gain access to
Finding touring grants to support the circulation (or hosting) of creative work is always both exciting and challenging, especially in our current environment of ever-rising production costs. When we talk
Finding funding support to build your organization’s team is always a challenge – whether short term help, or supporting long term employee positions. There are a variety of funding opportunities
Explore SmartGrant’s offerings for grants for artists, cultural workers & arts organizations that support (or directly offer) mentoring and and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Professional mentorship is the cornerstone of building
Upcoming Application Deadlines: August 29 & November 28, 2025 Program Summary: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant exists to support young representational (visual) artists from around the world in the fields
Check out SOME of the available (BC & Canada) arts funding and grants programs available for BC arts groups & artists, for the month of August 2025 SmartGrant searches for
*For Immediate Release* Vancouver, BC – July 17, 2025 – SmartGrant.ca, a new online platform designed to create greater access to grant and funding resources for individuals, nonprofits, and businesses
Pathways is a year-long program that supports organizations as they action equity and access in their work; whether that is exploring complex questions, implementing new guidelines or policies, or deepening
The Work Experience Opportunities Grant (WEOG) is part of Stronger BC: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan, designed to support both individuals and communities to enhance employability and work readiness skills. Delivered
The Artist in Residence Program is meant to broaden Kelowna’s experience with arts and culture and stimulate thoughtful conversations on local topics. The City of Kelowna requests expressions of interest
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