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SmartGrant.ca is an interactive online tool for BC artists & arts organizations to identify grant/funding sources that reflect who you are & what you do. linktr.ee/smartgrant

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SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · May 26

SmartGrant.ca, the new interactive grant database for the British Columbia arts and culture community, is now live! Check us out linktr.ee/smartgrant

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Aug 14

The SmartGrant database is ALWAYS growing...we've added 12 new grant & funding programs just this past week! The database now totals 839 programs offered by 344 funders.

Subscribe by Aug 31st to take advantage of our 20% introductory discount!
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#artsfunding

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Aug 7

The SmartGrant database is ALWAYS growing... we've added 10 new grant & funding programs this past week! It now has 827 programs from 333 funders...even more ways to find the perfect match for your arts & culture project/event.

Subscribe before Aug 31st to take advantage of our 20% intro discount!

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Aug 6

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation supports emerging young visual artists (18-41) from around the world in painting, sculpture, printmaking & drawing. Next deadline Aug 29th.

SmartGrant has hundreds of arts grants & funding programs, matched to your specific needs.

smartgrant.ca/2025/08/05/e...

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation - Grants for Visual Artists

Upcoming Application Deadlines: August 29 & November 28, 2025 Program Summary: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant exists to support young representational (visual) artists from around the wor...

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SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Aug 6

Check out our testimonials page, smartgrant.ca/testimonials/, to see what your colleagues have to say about SmartGrant.

With 825+ grant programs - ALL supporting arts & cultural activities – see how SmartGrant can match you with the ideal funding for your creative project or event.

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jul 8

Check out our new monthly newsletter for July: bit.ly/4llIILg

Want even more in-depth grant features & complete deadline lists? Subscribe to SmartGrant to access over 770 grant programs & our members-only newsletter.
Act now to take advantage of our 20% introductory discount. smartgrant.ca/pricing/

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jul 2

REMINDER: SmartGrant Demo Session on Thurs. at noon

Want to know about SmartGrant.ca and what it has to offer? Sign up for one of our demo/info Zoom sessions & have all your questions answered.

www.eventbrite.com/e/smartgrant...

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SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jul 1

In this week's SmartGrant newsletter:
• SmartGrant currently has 757 grant/funding programs listed from 285 funders.
• Programs from Creative BC, Digital Museums Canada and Scale Collaborative.
• SmartGrant demo videos now online.
• Upcoming SmartGrant demo sessions.
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SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 27

REMINDER: SmartGrant Demo Session on Sat. at noon

Want to know about SmartGrant.ca and what it has to offer? Sign up for one of our demo/info Zoom sessions & have all your questions answered.

www.eventbrite.com/e/smartgrant...

#artgrants #artsgrants #artsfunding #bcartist

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council awards Community Member Group Grants to arts and cultural programs, workshops and activities that promotes arts and cultural programs for Prince Rupert and surrounding communities.
www.artsprincerupert.ca/apply-for-gr...
#artsfunding #artgrants #bcarts

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 24

The Craft Council of BC’s Micki MacKenzie Educational Craft Bursary supports an emerging artist to attend a recognized institution that offers material-based courses.

craftcouncilbc.ca/micki-macken...

#artsfunding #artgrants #artsgrants #CulturalFunding #bcartist #bcarts #craftcouncilofbc

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 24

The City of Pitt Meadows Vibrant Community Program supports grassroots experiences for artists, residents and organizations in their efforts to provide programs, productions and neighborhood celebrations within the community.
@pittmeadows.bsky.social
www.pittmeadows.ca/arts-culture...
#artsfunding

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 23

This week's newsletter:
• SmartGrant has 744 grant/funding programs from 280 funders.
• Programs from Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, Northern Development Initiative Trust, Creative BC and Purppl.
• Upcoming SmartGrant demo sessions.
Sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/43I61Hk
#bcarts

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 22

SOCAN’s Lori Davies Composition Award for Excellence in Dance, Opera or Music Theatre is presented annually to a mid-career composer displaying excellence in Dance, Opera or Music Theatre with a grant prize of up to $5,000.

www.socanfoundation.ca/awards/lori-...

#artsfunding #artgrants #SOCAN

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 20

REMINDER: SmartGrant Demo Session on Sat. at noon

Want to know about SmartGrant.ca and what it has to offer? Sign up for one of our demo/info Zoom sessions & have all your questions answered.
www.eventbrite.com/e/smartgrant...

#artgrants #artsgrants #artsfunding #bcartist

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 20

Canadian Heritage’s Export Development Stream (EDS) offers funding to Canadian for-profit companies or not-for-profit organizations to:
• build capacity and expand into international markets;
• expand into new international markets and build business networks.
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
#bcarts

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 19

BC Arts Council’s Early Career Development supports learning opportunities for Emerging and Early Arts Practitioners. Early Career Arts Practitioner can apply for a residency component or a mentorship component.
www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/earl...
#artsfunding #artgrants #bcartist #bcarts #bcac

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 18

The BC Arts Council's Early Career Development supports learning opportunities for Emerging and Early Arts Practitioners within arts and culture organizations.

www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/earl...

#artsfunding #artgrants #artsgrants #CulturalFunding #bcartist #bcarts #bcac

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 18

In this week's SmartGrant newsletter:
• SmartGrant has 733 grant & funding programs from 278 funding bodies.
• Programs from Pathways, Telus Foundation and BC Community Gaming Grant Workshop and Q&A Session info.
• SmartGrant demo sessions.
Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/43I61Hk
#artgrants

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 12

BC Arts Council’s Individual Arts Grants: Media Artists assists independent media artists in creating specific projects in:
Moving images;
Audio/sound art; or
New media and digital arts.
Grants are available for the creation of new works.
www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/medi...
#artsfunding #bcarts

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 12

Telefilm Canada’s Production Program finances Canadian feature films at the production or post-production stage.

telefilm.ca/en/programme...

#artsfunding #artgrants #artsgrants #CulturalFunding #bcartist #bcarts #film #filmproduction

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Interactive Fund, a partnership between Creative BC and the BC Arts Council, supports original interactive digital media projects that blend art and technology, promote diverse artistic expression, and engage B.C. audiences.

creativebc.com/funding-prog...

#digitalmedia #bcarts #artsfunding

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 11

BC Live Performance Network’s Community Presenters Assistance supports professional fees for artists touring performing arts across BC through grants to BC-based non-profit organizations.
@bclivenetwork.bsky.social
bclive.ca/programs/com...
#artsfunding #artgrants #CulturalFunding #bcartist #bcarts

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 10

The City of Delta: Community Grant Program provides financial assistance for projects, programs, and initiatives benefitting Delta. The program supports organizations focused on social development, cultural activities, environmental projects, or community-based events.
www.delta.ca/community-cu...

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 10

Shuswap Community Foundation offers local charities and non-profits opportunities to access grant funding for the arts & culture, health & wellness, human services, recreation, sport, education, and environmental sectors.
shuswapfoundation.ca/grants/grant...
#artsfunding #artsgrants #CulturalFunding

SmartGrant @smartgrant.bsky.social · Jun 9

REMINDER: SmartGrant Demo Session on Tues at noon

Want to know about SmartGrant.ca and what it has to offer? Sign up for one of our demo/info Zoom sessions & have all your questions answered.

www.eventbrite.com/e/smartgrant...

#artgrants #artsgrants #artsfunding #bcartist