Arts Infrastructure Program
Organizations apply for funding to develop, enhance, or acquire spaces and equipment that support arts and culture practitioners in British Columbia.
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- Entry fee
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- Award
- $25,000
- Location
- British Columbia
About
Overview
The Arts Infrastructure Program enables eligible organizations to develop and enhance spaces that support the work of B.C.'s arts and culture practitioners. All projects must be completed before December 31, 2028.
Program Categories
- Category 1. Planning & Consultation: Planning processes and research to support acquisition, development or enhancement of arts and cultural facilities. Maximum request: $25,000
- Category 2. Capital Improvements: Building-based projects involving construction, renovation, acquisition, or expansion of an arts and cultural facility. Maximum request: $250,000
- Category 3. Specialized Equipment: Projects focused solely on purchase of specialized equipment for long-term use and associated installation expenses. Maximum request: $40,000
Project Goals
Projects should catalyze development of new or existing arts and cultural spaces; improve physical accessibility; enhance access for underserved communities and underrepresented arts and culture practices; or strengthen sector capacity to develop, operate, and sustain arts and cultural spaces.
Eligible Fields
Community Arts, Dance, Deaf, Disability, Festivals, Indigenous Cultural Centres, Literary, Media Arts, Museums, Music, Publishing, Theatre, Visual Arts.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
- New applicants must register by Thursday, October 30, 2025
- Registration requests within five days of deadline will not be processed until after the deadline passes
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Grant Management System. Register and create a profile in the online system at least two weeks before the closing date.
Application Requirements
Review the Program Guidelines (PDF), Application Checklist (PDF), and Application Preview (Word) to learn about eligible projects, expenses, exclusions, what is needed for the application, and how applications will be assessed.
Contacts
- Nicola Dunne, Program Advisor (Arts Impact Grant, Arts Infrastructure, Accessibility Coordinator): [email protected], 778-405-4007
- Kaitlyn Reining, Program Advisor (Arts and Culture Service Organizations, Professional Arts Festivals, Arts Infrastructure): [email protected], 778-405-3973
- Award
- Grants up to $25,000 (Planning & Consultation), $250,000 (Capital Improvements), or $40,000 (Specialized Equipment).
- Theme
- The program supports projects that develop or enhance arts and cultural spaces, improve physical accessibility, expand access for underserved communities, or strengthen sector capacity to develop and sustain these spaces.
- Eligibility
- Eligible organizations in British Columbia; review Program Guidelines for full criteria.
- Audience
- Eligible organizations in British Columbia.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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