[BCMA] BC Arts Council grant programs - closing soon

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Hello all-
The BC Arts Council has three grant opportunities that are currently open to eligible museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres.
Information about each grant is below - along with their updated deadlines.

Be sure to read through the Program Guidelines to make sure your organization and proposed project are eligible before you apply.
Reach out to a program advisor if you have questions.

Project Assistance: Museums & Indigenous Cultural Centres
https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/museums-indigenous-cultural-centres/
This grant program supports eligible museums with the development and creation of artistic or cultural history programming and community engagement initiatives. Maximum request $25,000.
Program Advisor:  Anissa Paulsen - anissa.paulsen at gov.bc.ca<mailto:anissa.paulsen at gov.bc.ca>
Deadline:  October 14, 2026


Operating Assistance: Museums & Indigenous Cultural Centres
https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/operating-assistance-public-museums/
Who can apply:  Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres that meet eligibility criteria in the Who can apply section of our program guidelines.
New applicants must have received at least three grants from the BC Arts Council since April 1, 2022, one of which was a Project Assistance: Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres grant.
Program Advisor:  Anissa Paulsen - anissa.paulsen at gov.bc.ca<mailto:anissa.paulsen at gov.bc.ca>
Deadline:  October 8, 2026 (new applicants must discuss eligibility with the program advisor and register for CADAC before September 24, 2026)


Accelerate Program
https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/accelerate-program/
The Accelerate Pilot Program is a two-year initiative to improve access and reduce barriers to funding for eligible equity deserving and regional<https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/accessibility/glossary/> arts and culture organizations and collectives. Funding is intended to offer stability while being flexible in supporting a range of expenses. Maximum request amount $30,000 per year for two years.
Accelerate Program Advisor:  Clayton Baraniuk - Clayton.Baraniuk at gov.bc.ca<mailto:Clayton.Baraniuk at gov.bc.ca>
Deadline:  October 8, 2026




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