Last Updated: May 23, 2022
Check out the grant program deadlines for the month of April 2022 (click on program name to link directly to funder website for more details)
GENERAL / SERVICE / COMMUNITY (ALL DISCIPLINES) DEADLINES:
BC Gaming Community Gaming Grants (Arts & Culture sector: application period - Apply between Feb 1 and Apr 30)
Canadian Heritage: Arts Presentation Canada - Professional Arts Festivals and Performing Arts Series Presenters (Annual Deadlines: Apr 1 and Oct 1)
Canadian Heritage: Arts Presentation Canada - Presenter Support Organizations (Annual Deadline: Apr 1)
Telus Community Grants (Vancouver Island Board) (2022 Deadlines: Apr 5, Aug 9, Sept 27)
CCA ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Public Outreach (Project Grants) (2022 Deadlines: Apr 6 & Sept 28)
CCA EXPLORE & CREATE: Research and Creation (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 6 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; & applications received before Oct 5 will receive notification by the end of Feb 2023)
CCA EXPLORE & CREATE: Concept to Realization (Project) (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 6 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; & applications received before Oct 5 will receive notification by the end of Feb 2023)
Telus Community Grants (Thompson Okanagan Community Board) (2022 Deadlines: Jan 28, Apr 6, Sept 9)
Recreation Foundation of BC: Grant Program (Deadlines every two years; last deadline was April 2019; intake postponed again in 2022, check again in 2023)
Canada Post Foundation: Community-based support projects grants (2022 Deadline: open from Mar 16 to Apr 8, 2022)
Canada Post Foundation: Signature Grant (2022 Deadline: open from Mar 16 to Apr 8, 2022)
NEW: Canadian Heritage: Re-engaging Audiences Fund for Professional Arts Presentation Organizations (2022 Deadline: Apr 11)
CIRA: Community Investment Program (2022 deadline: applications open March 1; closes April 13)
City of Vancouver: Video Screen Advertising Program (monthly deadlines: Apr 15)
City of Vancouver: Transit Shelter Advertising Program (monthly deadlines: Apr 15)
City of Vancouver Neighbourhood Matching Fund (2022 Deadlines: Apr 15; Sept intake date not yet posted)
Vancouver Civic Theatres Grant (2022 Deadline: opens on April 21 for events that occur within the 2022 calendar year (before Dec 31, 2022). Applications will be received on a rolling basis until all funds have been dispersed)
Port Metro Vancouver: Community Investment Program (2022 Deadlines: Jan 20, Apr 21, July 21, Oct 20)
ARTS ABROAD: Circulation and Touring (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 27 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; other 2022 cut-off dates include: Sept 7 and Dec 7)
ARTS ABROAD: Residencies: (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 27 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; other 2022 cut-off dates include: Sept 7 and Dec 7)
ARTS ABROAD: Co-productions (2022 Deadlines: Apr 27 & Dec 7)
ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Circulation and Touring: (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 27 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; other 2022 cut-off dates include: Sept 7 and Dec 7)
ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Foreign Artist Tours (2022 Deadlines: Apr 27 & Dec 7)
Heritage BC: Heritage Legacy Fund (2022 Deadline: opens March 7, and closes Apr 29)
Canadian Heritage: Building Communities Through Arts & Heritage - Local Festivals Component (Annual deadlines: Jan 31, Apr 30 & Oct 15 depending on start date for event)
NEW: Creative BC: Domestic Industry Initiatives Program (2022 Deadline: now open for 2022/2023. Applications are rolling until all funds have been allocated)
Canadian Heritage: Arts Presentation Canada - Development Component (Deadline: ongoing; speak with Heritage staff for dates)
CCA Strategic Innovation Fund: Seed Grants (Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project)
CCA STRATEGIC FUNDS: Digital Generator (Deadline: any time before the start date of your project)
CCA STRATEGIC FUNDS: Digital Greenhouse (Deadline: any time before the start date of your project)
Canadian Red Cross: COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for Community Organizations (Deadline: appears to be constant intake)
Canada's Trade Accelerator Program (Deadline: constant intake, apply online any time)
Canadian Heritage: (BCAH) Building Communities through Arts and Heritage (Legacy Fund: no fixed deadline, however, your project must be submitted at the latest by the date of the anniversary you want to commemorate)
Canadian Heritage: Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program – Events Component (No specific deadline, constant intake; note that notification can take up to 18 weeks from date of application)
Canadian Heritage: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (no deadline, constant intake)
Work BC: Job Creation Partnerships (no deadline, constant intake)
CC ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Travel (Deadlines: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Representation and Promotion (Deadline: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC ARTS ABROAD: Travel (Deadlines: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC ARTS ABROAD: Representation and Promotion (Deadline: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC STRATEGIC FUNDS: Access Support (Deadline: You can submit an Access Support request with your associated application, and up to 90 days after receiving your associated application’s results)
CC STRATEGIC FUNDS: Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund (Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project or activity)
MEDIA / FILM / LITERARY / VISUAL ARTS DEADLINES:
Access Copyright Foundation: Professional Development Grant (Deadline: Apr 1)
NEW: Creative BC: Reel Focus BC Production Program (2022 Deadline: Apr 27)
Bell Media: Script Development Program (Deadline: apply anytime)
Creative BC: Passport to Markets - Virtual Edition (Deadline: apply anytime)
Creative BC: Domestic Industry Initiatives (Deadline: apply anytime; at least 8 weeks before event)
Writers Trust of Canada: Woodcock Grant Fund (no deadline; constant intake)
MUSIC DEADLINES:
NEW: ARC Artist Intensive Accelerator Program (2022 Deadline: opens Apr 11; closes May 15)
FACTOR: Songwriter Support for Music Publishers (Deadline: Ongoing; applications must be submitted at least one calendar day before travel departure)
Music BC: Let’s Hear It! Live : Digital Concert Series (Deadline: apply anytime, constant intake)
FACTOR : Sponsorship Program (Deadline: constant intake; applications must be submitted at least three months prior to the start date of the event)
FACTOR: Songwriter Development Program (Deadline: Ongoing; applications must be submitted at least one calendar day before travel departure)
Creative BC: Passport to Markets - Virtual Edition (Deadline: apply anytime)
Creative BC: Domestic Industry Initiatives (Deadline: apply anytime; at least 8 weeks before event)
INDIGENOUS / BIPOC ARTISTS / GROUPS DEADLINES:
NEW: Canada Post Foundation: Indigenous Truth and Reconciliation Signature Grant (2022 Deadline: open from Mar 16 to Apr 8, 2022)
FPCC: Organizations and Collectives Program (Deadline: 2022 deadline not yet posted; 2021 deadline was Apr 15)
FPCC: Youth Empowered Speakers Program (2022 Deadline: Apr 25)
FPCC: The Arts Micro-Grant Program (2022 Deadline: Funding for eligible applicants will be distributed as applications are received until the funds are fully expended up until May 6, 2022)
YVR Art Foundation: Aspiring Artist Awards (2022 deadline is ongoing/constant intake)
CREATING, KNOWING AND SHARING (Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples): Travel (Deadlines: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
YVR Foundation: Bill McLennan Masterpiece Study Program Microgrants (Deadline: ongoing; apply any time)
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS /ADMINISTRATORS (ALL DISCIPLINES) DEADLINES:
NEW Program: BCAC Project Assistance: Individual Artists: Performing Arts (2022 Deadline TBA; to launch mid-April 2022)
Access Copyright Foundation: Professional Development Grant (Deadline: Apr 1)
CCA EXPLORE & CREATE: Research and Creation (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 6 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; & applications received before Oct 5 will receive notification by the end of Feb 2023)
CCA EXPLORE & CREATE: Concept to Realization (Project) (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 6 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; & applications received before Oct 5 will receive notification by the end of Feb 2023)
NEW: ARC Artist Intensive Accelerator Program (2022 Deadline: opens Apr 11; closes May 15)
ArtStarts: Creative Spark Vancouver (2022 Deadlines: Apr 19 & Sept ??(TBA)
FPCC: Youth Empowered Speakers Program (2022 Deadline: Apr 25)
ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Circulation and Touring: (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 27 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; other 2022 cut-off dates include: Sept 7 and Dec 7)
ARTS ABROAD: Circulation and Touring (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 27 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; other 2022 cut-off dates include: Sept 7 and Dec 7)
ARTS ABROAD: Residencies: (2022 Deadlines: apply anytime before your project start; applications received before Apr 27 will receive notification by the end of Aug 2022; other 2022 cut-off dates include: Sept 7 and Dec 7)
FPCC: The Arts Micro-Grant Program (2022 Deadline: Funding for eligible applicants will be distributed as applications are received until the funds are fully expended up until May 6, 2022)
YVR Art Foundation: Aspiring Artist Awards (2022 deadline is ongoing/constant intake)
FACTOR: Songwriter Development Program (Deadline: Ongoing; applications must be submitted at least one calendar day before travel departure)
Vancouver Foundation Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants (Applications for 2021/2022 open on Nov 22, 2021 and will be accepted and processed in a rolling basis until funds run out)
Creative BC: Passport to Markets - Virtual Edition (Deadline: apply anytime)
Creative BC: Domestic Industry Initiatives (Deadline: apply anytime; at least 8 weeks before event)
Writers Trust of Canada: Woodcock Grant Fund (no deadline; constant intake)
SOCAN: Professional Development Assistance (Ongoing Deadline; Application must be submitted before the activity starts)
SOCAN Foundation: Travel Assistance (deadline: any time before travel starts)
Unison Benevolent Fund (no deadline noted, constant intake)
Glad Day Bookshop: Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S artists, performers & tip-based workers (no deadline noted)
YVR Foundation: Bill McLennan Masterpiece Study Program Microgrants (Deadline: ongoing; apply any time)
CC ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Travel (Deadlines: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC ARTS ABROAD: Travel (Deadlines: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC ARTS ABROAD: Representation and Promotion (Deadline: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Representation and Promotion (Deadline: Any time before your departure date; **Note: funding from the Canada Council for projects that are dependent on international travel continues to be suspended)
CC STRATEGIC FUNDS: Access Support (Deadline: You can submit an Access Support request with your associated application, and up to 90 days after receiving your associated application’s results)
CC STRATEGIC FUNDS: Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund (Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project or activity)