Funding Arts in the Region
Local not-for-profit arts programming is an important element of healthy, livable, vibrant communities. The CRD's Arts & Culture Support Service (Arts Service), supports, champions, and develops the region's not-for-profit arts. Its primary function is to distribute arts grant funding. It also aims to foster collaboration between arts groups, funders and audiences through outreach.
The Arts Service is a sub-regional service, and any municipality or electoral area in the capital region can participate. Currently, nine of the capital region's 16 jurisdictions are part of the Arts Service: Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, Victoria, and View Royal.
January Project Grant Intake Now Open:
Applications are now being accepted for the January intake of our Project, Series and Extended Programming Grant program. The application deadline is January 16th, 2025.
Apply for an Arts & Culture Grant
Explore Arts in the Region
2024-2027 Strategic Plan
In late 2023, the Arts Commission approved the Arts Service's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. The plan is the result of extensive community consultation. It reflects both community feedback and the Arts Service's new vison and mission. The priorities, goals and actions laid out in the plan will guide our efforts from 2024-2027.
Support Arts in the Region
Support access to arts in the region through a tax-deductible donation or bequest to the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service. Get in touch by
email or phone (250.360.3215) to discuss options.