Arts and culture grants

Our arts and cultural grants provide funding to non-profit organizations that foster a vibrant cultural landscape in Vancouver.

These grants support a wide range of artistic and cultural activities. They celebrate local talent and reflect our diversity.

Advertising for arts and culture non-profit groups

Find out how your arts and culture organization can advertise in transit shelters or on a video billboard.

Theatre Rental Grant Program

Provides a non-cash subsidy to cultural non-profits to assist with the costs of renting space at our theatre facilities.

Cultural projects and operating grants

Helps fund non-profit organizations to carry out a wide range of artistic and cultural activities, projects, and events.

Cultural Space Grants

Provides support for arts and culture organizations to plan, buy, build, renovate, or expand cultural spaces.

Public Art Grants

Invitation to professional not-for-profit arts and culture organizations and local First Nations Band Councils to apply for public art projects.

Grants for emerging artists

Creative Spark Vancouver provides small grants to emerging artists to engage young people in arts-based projects. Find out more.

Peer assessors for cultural grants, commissions, and awards

We're seeking peer assessors for a variety of opportunities to advance key directions of Culture|Shift: Blanketing the City in Arts and Culture.

Request for reconsideration

Council created a process for applicants to ask for a review of Operating and Project Grant recommendations made by the Assessment Committee.

Other funding opportunities

Find additional funding programs for your arts and culture organization from banks, governments, and organizations.

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