Operating Assistance: Performing Arts Organizations
Operating Assistance provides funding to assist the general operations of established non-profit performing arts organizations working in dance, music, theatre, multidisciplinary, or other performing arts.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 69 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- One-year funding term with possibility of second-year rollover
- Applicants notified
- Feb 15, 2027
About
Overview
Operating Assistance provides funding to assist the general operations of established non-profit arts and culture organizations working in professional dance, music, theatre, multidisciplinary, or other performing arts practices such as circus arts and comedy. The program is intended for organizations that sustain an annual artistic program encompassing creation, development, production, and public presentation.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: October 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT
- Results Announced: Late February / early March 2027
Eligibility
Applicants must be established non-profit arts and culture organizations and meet all program eligibility requirements, including any funding history requirements outlined in the guidelines. New and returning applicants within eligible operating assistance streams are welcome. Organizations receiving Operating Assistance are no longer eligible for Accelerate top-up funding.
Fields of Practice
- Dance
- Music
- Theatre
- Multidisciplinary
- Other performing arts (circus arts, comedy)
Award
Funding is awarded for a one-year term, with the possibility of a second-year rollover. Limited funding is available for new organizations and increases to existing grant levels.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Grant Management System at https://bcac.smartsimple.ca/s_Login.jsp. Before submitting, ensure your organization's profile information is complete and current, required documentation has been uploaded, and address verification and contact information are up to date. Applicants may submit portions of their application through audio or video recordings.
Assessment
Applications are assessed through a peer review process using published assessment criteria. The program prioritizes reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, alongside supporting a sustainable sector.
Contacts
- Justine Shore: [email protected], 250-940-8538
- Kaitlyn Reining: [email protected], 778-405-3973
- Award
- One-year funding term with possibility of second-year rollover
- Eligibility
- Established non-profit arts and culture organizations working in professional dance, music, theatre, multidisciplinary, or other performing arts practices; must sustain an annual artistic program and meet all program eligibility requirements.
- Audience
- Established non-profit arts and culture organizations
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.