Check out the grant program deadlines for the month of January 2022 (click on program name to link directly to funder website for more details)
GENERAL / SERVICE / COMMUNITY (ALL DISCIPLINES) DEADLINES:
Telus Community Grants (Vancouver Board) (2022 Deadlines: Jan 7, Mar 18, July 29, Sept 9)
Canadian Heritage Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Project Component (2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2021 deadline was Jan 12)
Canadian Heritage Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Community Capacity Building Component 2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2021 deadline was Jan 12)
Library & Archives Canada: Documentary Heritage Communities Program (Deadline: Jan 12)
NEW: BCAC Project Assistance: Arts Infrastructure Program (Deadline: Jan 14, 2022)
City of Vancouver: Transit Shelter Advertising Program (2022 Deadlines: Jan 14, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, June 15, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 17)
City of Vancouver: Video Screen Advertising Program (2022 Deadlines: Jan 14, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, June 15, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 17)
Program Suspended for 2022 (interested applicants are asked to apply to the Arts Impact Program): BCAC Youth Engagement Program (normal deadline is Jan 15 annually)
Destination BC: Indigenous Tourism BC: “Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program (Deadline: Jan 17)
NEW: City of Vancouver Cultural Spaces Grants - Statement of Intent to Apply (SIA application opens: Jan 18; Application Deadline: March 2)
City of Vancouver: Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC): Cultural Project Grants Program (Spring 2022 Intake Deadlines: applications open: Jan 19; Deadline for new applicant inquiries: Feb 16; Applications due: Mar 2)
NEW: BCAC Arts Impact Grant (Deadline: Jan 20)
Canada Summer Jobs (Deadline: Jan 25) (Note: Talent MATCH is hosting a program info session on Jan 12)
Port Metro Vancouver: Community Investment Program (2022 Deadlines: Jan 20, Apr 21, July 21, Oct 20)
Telus Community Grants (Thompson Okanagan Community Board) (2022 Deadlines: Jan 28, Apr 6, Sept 9)
Canadian Heritage - Building Communities Through Arts & Heritage - Local Festivals (Deadlines: Jan 31 – for festivals starting between Sept 1 and Dec 31; Apr 30 – for festivals starting between Jan 1 and June 30; Oct 15 – for festivals starting between July 1 and Aug 31)
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:
NEW: Creative BC Documentary + Factual Development Fund (Deadline: Jan 10)
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)
MUSEUMS / HERITAGE DEADLINES:
Library & Archives Canada: Documentary Heritage Communities Program (Deadline: Jan 12)
Young Canada Works (YCW) Program: YCW in Heritage Organizations (Deadline: Jan 21)
MUSIC DEADLINES:
Music BC: Domestic and International Travel Grants (Deadline: Jan 14)
Creative BC: Music Company Development Program - Regular Intake (opens Dec 8, 2021; deadline Jan 26, 2022)
Chorus America: Music Education Partnership Grants (includes eligibility for BC based groups) (opens Nov 15, 2021; closes Jan 28, 2022)
Creative BC Music Industry Initiatives Program (Amplify BC 2021-22) (Deadline: constant intake; opens Aug 4, 2021; until March 1, 2022, or until funds are no longer available)
Music BC: Let’s Hear It! Live : Digital Concert Series (Deadline: apply anytime, constant intake; open Feb 2, 2021)
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:
Canadian Heritage Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Project Component (2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2021 deadline was Jan 12)
Canadian Heritage Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program - Community Capacity Building Component 2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2021 deadline was Jan 12)
First Peoples’ Cultural Council: Arts Vitality Micro-Grant Program (deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year and may be submitted up until Jan 15, 2022)
First Peoples Cultural Council: Language Technology Program (deadline: applications accepted throughout the year and may be submitted up until Jan 17, 2022)
First Peoples Cultural Council - Language Revitalization Planning Program (Deadline: Jan 25)
YVR Art Foundation - Emerging Artist Scholarship Program (Deadline: Jan 27)
YVR Art Foundation - Mid-Career Artist Scholarship Program (Deadline: Jan 27)
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: Creative BC Documentary + Factual Development Fund (Deadline: Jan 10)
Music BC: Domestic and International Travel Grants (Deadline: Jan 14)
YVR Art Foundation - Emerging Artist Scholarship Program (Deadline: Jan 27)
YVR Art Foundation - Mid-Career Artist Scholarship Program (Deadline: Jan 27)
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)
First Peoples’ Cultural Council: Micro-Grant Program (deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year and may be submitted up until Jan 15, 2022)
CC SUPPORTING ARTISTIC PRACTICE: Professional Development for Arts Professionals (Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project; Applications received by: Jan 29, 2022 will receive results by the end of May)
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)