Grant to Support Emerging and Established Artists in British Columbia(Canada)
GrantID: 73944
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
This funding initiative offers one-time support of up to CAD 10,000 to Indigenous creators, collectives, and arts‑focused organizations in British Columbia. Conceived as a rapid‑response grant, it aims to nurture creative expressions that preserve and revitalize traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts, including storytelling, weaving, carving, song, dance, film, and multimedia. The funds are intended for projects that document, research, or sustain arts practices whose vitality is at risk, reinforcing cultural continuity and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
Available to individuals aged 19+ with at least one year of residency in B.C., the grant also welcomes proposals from unincorporated collectives, non‑profit societies, and First Nations communities. Organizational applicants must have Indigenous-majority leadership or board representation. Priority is given to initiatives addressing urgent challenges such as economic losses, damaged tools or spaces, and disruptions from climate events or health crises.
Funds may be used for essentials such as equipment repair, acquisition of new technologies or skills, fee offsets for traditional knowledge bearers, or expenses tied to public arts activities. Emphasis is placed on projects ready for implementation within a few months of receiving support .
The program runs with a fixed term—for example, a mid‑year project window—and accepts applications up to a specified deadline, after which selections are made. Awards are disbursed until the overall funding pool is exhausted, offering timely assistance to applicants.
This opportunity is well‑suited for Indigenous art practitioners and organizations seeking timely grants to reinforce cultural expression, address immediate needs, and foster arts vitality within their communities.
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