BC Arts Councilgrant
BC Arts Council Indigenous Arts Program Pilot – Individuals, Groups, and Collaborations
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- Who Can Apply: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural practitioners, Knowledge Keepers/Holders, and Culture Carriers based in British Columbia; includes ad hoc or unincorporated groups and collaborations
- The Focus: Indigenous-led artistic and cultural activities (traditional, contemporary, interdisciplinary, experimental, and community-engaged work) in British Columbia
- The Funding: Microgrants up to $5,000; mid-scale grants $5,001–$15,000; large-scale grants $15,001–$25,000
- Key Requirements: Register in the BC Arts Council Grant Management System (new applicants by 11:59 p.m. November 4, 2026); complete and submit the online application by 11:59 p.m. November 12, 2026; for groups or collaborations, one member submits on behalf of the group.
DeadlineThursday, November 12, 2026
AwardMicrogrants: up to $5,000; Mid-scale grants: $5,001 to $15,000; Large-scale grants: $15,001 to $25,000
LocationBritish Columbia
ParticipationRemote
DisciplinesCommunity Arts, Cultural Knowledge Sharing, Dance, Deaf, Disability and Mad Arts, Festivals, Indigenous Cultural Practice, Interdisciplinary Arts, Literary, Media Arts, Museums, Music, Publishing, Theatre, Visual Arts
Age range19–
Application notesNew applicants must register and create a profile in the Grant Management System before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (registration may take up to five business days). Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on November 12, 2026. The deadline to request Indigenous Arts Program Pilot application support is October 29, 2026 (contact Erin Macklem). Accessibility supports are available for D/deaf or disabled applicants.
ContactErin.Macklem@gov.bc.ca
BC Arts Council
Organization based in Victoria