Arts Infrastructure Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations registered in British Columbia - Arts and culture organizations with demonstrated commitment to serving B.C.'s arts community - Organizations with established governance structures and financial management systems - Indigenous arts and cultural organizations - Registered charities operating in the arts and culture sector - Community arts centers and cultural societies ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Size (Category 1 - Planning & Consultation): Maximum $25,000 per project - Funding Type: Non-repayable grant (contribution/gift) - Matching Requirements: Subject to program guidelines (verify with program administrator for specific cost-sharing ratios) - Application Timeline: Projects must be completed by December 31, 2028 - Payment Structure: Typically disbursed upon completion of milestones and submission of receipts/proof of expenditure ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Planning processes for arts and cultural facility development - Research and feasibility studies related to facility acquisition - Consultation services with stakeholders and community members - Assessment and evaluation of existing arts spaces - Professional design and architectural consultation for facility enhancement - Accessibility and inclusivity planning - Project scoping and preliminary business case development - Environmental or site assessment studies ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Completion Deadline: All projects must be completed by December 31, 2028 - Eligible Use Restriction: Funds must be used exclusively for planning and consultation activities in Category 1 - Financial Accountability: Organizations must maintain detailed documentation and receipts for all expenditures - Reporting Requirements: Submission of progress reports and final project completion documentation - Non-Transferability: Grant cannot be transferred to other organizations or projects - Compliance Verification: Organizations must remain registered non-profits in good standing throughout the funding period - Eligible Outcomes: Planning must result in documented deliverables (reports, plans, strategies) that advance facility development