British Columbia’s professional artists, arts organizations and book publishers seeking financial assistance can now apply for funding through the BC Arts Council. The following grant programs are accepting applications:

• Professional Development – Project assistance is available to professional artists and arts administrators who require financial assistance for travel or for specific learning activities that advance their practice or career. Application deadline is Dec. 1, 2016. For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/C7sB305YOYz.
• Touring Initiatives – Project assistance is available to B.C. artists and arts organizations touring outside the province that will lead to enhanced professional opportunities. Application deadline is Dec. 1, 2016. For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/GJjM305YP6t.
• Block Funding for Book Publishers – Funding is available to established B.C. publishers to publish the work of Canadian and British Columbian authors. Application deadline is Dec. 15, 2016. For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/UNt5305YPfi.
• Title Assistance for Book Publishers – Funding is available to small and emerging B.C. publishers to publish the work of Canadian and British Columbian authors. Application deadline is Dec. 15, 2016. For more information, visit: http://ow.ly/OCqB305YPoF.

The Government of British Columbia is investing approximately $60 million in arts and culture again this year to further support a thriving creative economy. Supported within this funding, the BC Arts Council is providing $24 million to help artists and cultural organizations flourish in more than 200 communities throughout the province. The BC Arts Council draws upon the expertise of British Columbia’s arts and culture community to provide an independent peer-review adjudication process.

For more information about the BC Arts Council, visit: http://www.bcartscouncil.ca