Last Updated: June 6, 2022
Check out the funding program deadlines for the month of June 2022 (click on program name to link directly to funder website for more details)
GENERAL DEADLINES/SERVICE/COMMUNITY (ALL DISCIPLINES):
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)
NEW: Community Arts Council Vancouver: Community Arts Fund (2022 Deadline: opens June 1; closes July 15)
BC Gaming (Capital Projects Grants) (2022 deadlines - opens June 4, closes Aug 4)
ESDC Enabling Accessibility Fund: Small Projects Component (2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2020 deadline was June/July; check website for updates)
ESDC Enabling Accessibility Fund: Youth Innovation Projects (2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2020 deadline was June/July; check website for updates)
BCTC: Mentorship & Youth Engagement (2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2020 deadline was June 10)
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)
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) in British Columbia (2022 Deadline not yet posted; 2021 deadline was June 23)
BCAC Early Career Development (June 30)
Newly Announced: BCAC Professional Development Program (2022 Deadline: June 30)
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:
CC ARTS ABROAD: Translation (Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project; Applications received by: June 15, 2022, will receive results by the End of Sept 2022; other 2022-23 cut off dates include: Oct 19 & Jan 11, 2023)
CC ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Translation (2022-23 Deadlines: Jan 12, Jun 15, Oct 19, 2022; Jan 11, 2023)
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)
DANCE DEADLINES:
THEATRE DEADLINES:
CC ARTS ABROAD: Translation (Deadline: Any time before the start date of your project; Applications received by: June 15, 2022, will receive results by the End of Sept 2022; other 2022-23 cut off dates include: Oct 19 & Jan 11, 2023)
CC ARTS ACROSS CANADA: Translation (2022-23 Deadlines: Jan 12, Jun 15, Oct 19, 2022; Jan 11, 2023)
MUSIC DEADLINES:
Creative BC: Music Industry Initiatives Program (2022-23 Deadline: opens: May 11, 2022; Closes: Rolling intake until March 1, 2023, or until all funds are disbursed)
FACTOR: Showcase Production for Export-Ready Artists (2022-23 Deadlines: June 1, Sept 1, Dec 1, 2022; Mar 1, 2023)
Music BC: Domestic and International Travel Grants (2022 Deadline: Jan 14, Mar 18, Jun 10, Sept 9)
SOCAN: Awards for Emerging Screen Composers (Deadline: June 15)
SOCAN: Awards for Young Composers (Deadline: June 15)
Creative BC: Vancouver Music Fund: Demo Recording Program (Deadline: June 23)
Creative BC: Vancouver Music Fund: Music Video Program (Deadline: June 23)
Creative BC Vancouver Music Fund: Industry Catalyst Program (Deadline: June 23)
SOCAN: Awards for Young Canadian Songwriters (June 30)
SOCAN: Professional Development Assistance Program (2022 Deadline: ongoing)
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:
CREATING, KNOWING AND SHARING (Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples): Short-Term Projects (2022-23 Deadlines: Mar 16, Jun 15, Sept 21, Dec 7, 2022; Mar 15, 2023)
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)
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)
INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS (ALL DISCIPLINES) DEADLINES:
CCA Explore & Create: Professional Development for Artists (Deadline: any time before the start date of your project/activity; Applications submitted before June 1, 2022 will receive results by the end of Sept 2022; other 2021-22 'deadlines': Oct 20, 2021 7 Feb 2, 2022)
FACTOR: Showcase Production for Export-Ready Artists (2022-23 Deadlines: June 1, Sept 1, Dec 1, 2022; Mar 1, 2023)
Music BC: Domestic and International Travel Grants (2022 Deadline: Jan 14, Mar 18, Jun 10, Sept 9)
SOCAN: Awards for Emerging Screen Composers (Deadline: June 15)
SOCAN: Awards for Young Composers (Deadline: June 15)
BCAC Early Career Development (June 30)
SOCAN: Professional Development Assistance Program (2022 Deadline: ongoing)
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)