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The Arts Infrastructure Program supports B.C. First Nations-led non-profit arts and culture organizations and societies with building or upgrading art spaces, artistic production, strengthening administrative skills and operations support.
There are two areas of funding to choose from, click on each area below to learn more!
Organizations – Up to $50,000
This funding supports B.C. First Nations communities and B.C. First Nations-led organizations with artistic production combined with three different options.
Applicants can choose one of the following options:
- Combined artistic production and administrative capacity building
- Combined artistic production and operational assistance
- Combined artistic production and an arts administrator internship
Examples of eligible activities include:
Artistic Production: Hosting arts workshops for the community, creation of a mural, artist residencies and collaborations
Administrative Capacity Building: Adding more staff to respond to growth in the organization, hiring a contractor for strategic planning for the growth of the organization, staff training, mentoring, and/or building a sustainable operational base
Operational Assistance: Wages and salaries, building maintenance expenses, rent or mortgage costs, electricity, gas, repairs or landscaping
Arts Administrator internship: Organizing workshops, events and other arts activities, community-based research and planning, community outreach and networking, support, documentation and promotion of local artists, community cultural coordination or arts and culture facilitation, curatorial practice in a gallery or museum
Community Art Spaces – Up to $75,000
This funding supports B.C. First Nations communities and B.C. First Nations-led organizations with the development and enhancement of community arts and culture spaces. This can include renovations to an existing structure or new construction that supports community accessibility to arts spaces. All spaces must be community focused and available for community use.
Examples of eligible activities include:
- Renovations/improvements to an existing building/structure, such as carving sheds or cultural spaces. Examples: fixing drywall, painting, roof repair, plumbing costs.
- Construction of a rehearsal space (for creative expressions such as singing, drumming, dance, theatre, and others)
- Construction of a permanent designated space to create art, such as weaving, drawing, painting, and other creative expressions
Eligibility
FPCC is a First Nations-led organization with unique expertise in B.C. First Nations languages, arts and heritage. There is an urgent need to support the revitalization of First Nations arts practices in B.C. With the growing number of requests for funding, the FPCC Arts Program is focused on providing support for the artforms that come from this land.
Our work is founded in the fundamental belief that First Nations are the rightful stewards of their cultural knowledge and arts practices, and are best equipped to lead this important work of protecting, sharing and revitalizing B.C. First Nations Arts practices on these lands.
FPCC respects the rights of all First Nations to deliver services to their communities. To align with this, FPCC funding guidelines require that at least 65% of an organization’s board members/directors be individuals from one or more of the 204 recognized B.C. First Nations.
We support the success of all Indigneous artists, no matter where they are from. Here is a link to information on other arts funding sources and organizations: fpcc.ca/artsfunders.
If you have questions, please contact the program contact staff member listed at the bottom of this page.
If you have questions about registering your organization as a society, please see this resource with information on how to form a society in B.C. (Please note: This document is for reference only, FPCC is not able to provide advice on setting up a society.)
How to Apply
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Applications are received through the FPCC Grant Portal. Before applying, watch the information video and review the two sets of guidelines below. The guidelines are optimized for accessibility purposes.
Applications may be submitted until 4:30 p.m. PT March 5, 2026.
We have developed a checklist to support applicants as they prepare to apply. This document is a point form summary of key application requirements.
The Arts Infrastructure program is supported through a partnership with the BC Arts Council, a donation from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, and the Government of British Columbia’s Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
Watch the Information Video
Please view the video below for more information about the program, guidelines and application process.
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Additional Resources
Tools & Resources
Application Tips and Checklist
We have developed a one-page checklist to support organizations as they prepare information for their application.
Here are some tips for a smooth application process:
- Start working on your application as early as possible. Significant reading and writing are required throughout the application process along with seeking support letters. It is recommended that you give yourself up to a month to work through all portions of the application. We encourage you to reach out to Arts Program staff as early as possible if you have any questions or would like to discuss project ideas. The program contact is listed at the bottom of this page.
- Be prepared to submit an online application. Applications are completed on FPCC’s Grant Portal which functions best when used on a laptop or desktop computer. For applicants that require assistance with technology, we recommend having a friend, family member or someone they trust to assist them with completing and submitting the application. We welcome you to reach out to the Arts Program staff if you have any questions about the application process, would like to discuss project planning and/or if you need support in completing your application. The deadline for one-on-one support is February 19th, 2026. Please see contact information at the bottom of this page.
- Ensure all elements of the application are clear and consistent. Review your application to ensure that the overall project is described clearly and consistently with information that is provided in the Project Team, Project Description, Workplan and Budget sections. Ensuring all of these elements include consistent messaging will allow the story of the project to read clearly to the Peer Reviewers.
- Final review for clarity or omissions. Review your application for consistency, clarity, omissions, or errors. If possible, also ask a friend or trusted advisor to review your application.
- Submit your application by the deadline!
Funding Process
We are here to ensure that the funding application process is as easy as possible! We offer a convenient online portal so applicants can access program applications and submit reports all in one place. For additional information, please visit the Funding Process page.
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Photo credit: Morgan Ritchie. Sts’ailes’ FPCC funded heritage facility on the Harrison River under construction.
Program Contact
Megan Spencer
Megan has mixed Ukrainian, Scottish and English heritage. Prior to joining FPCC, she worked for six years as a traditional land use researcher in Treaty 8 territory. She brings her experience in project management, writing proposals and reports, and facilitating cultural research projects to her position as an Arts Program Coordinator. Megan holds a degree in Anthropology and Environmental Studies and a diploma in Restoration of Natural Systems from the University of Victoria. She has worked with FPCC since July 2025.