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The Individual Artists Program supports the artistic development of B.C. First Nations creators in B.C.
The program funds creative practices of any medium or expression for artists. This may include carvers, storytellers, visual artists, choreographers, dancers, dance groups, performance artists, regalia creatives, weavers, writers, multi-media artists and sculptors.
The funding supports artists to further develop their creative practice, present their work, and explore new approaches and techniques. This program also includes scholarships for applicants pursuing a post-secondary education in the arts.
This program offers funding for two areas: Individual Artists and Scholarships. Click below to learn more about each area and review the Program Guidelines below for full eligibility requirements.
Individual Artists – Up to $20,000
This funding area supports artists in:
- Increasing their skills and knowledge
- Pursuing new approaches or techniques in their practice
- Gaining the recognition of their peers and community
- Developing a presentation of their artistic journey/history for the public (including but not limited to knowledge sharing events and community gatherings, gallery showings, digital platforms, performance, film)
- Spending more time with their creative expression
Some examples of funded activities include: dedicating time to testing an innovative approach to your work, further developing skills within your creative practice through and specific project, expanding your portfolio, preparing for an event, gallery show or opportunity where your work will be utilized or displayed.
Scholarships – Up to $15,000
Scholarships support applicants enrolled in an arts program at a post-secondary institution. Applicants must indicate the institution, program and number of semesters they have enrolled in.
Applications may include the pursuit of post-secondary education in the arts through a semester-based program or an intensive program. They may also include professional development training in your creative practice.
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.
We support the success of all Indigenous 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.
How to Apply
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Applications are received through the FPCC Grant Portal.
Before starting your application, please read the two sets of guidelines below. The guidelines are optimized for accessibility purposes.
Applications may be submitted until 4:30 p.m. PT on 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 Individual Artists program is supported by the Government of British Columbia through partnerships with the BC Arts Council and the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Arts scholarships offered within this program are made possible with the support of the BC Arts Council.
Please note, if you are interested in applying for a full-time one-on-one mentorship or to host workshops, please apply to the Arts Strengthening Program.
Additionally, if you are applying for primarily music-based activities, please apply to the Music Program.
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Application Tips and Checklist
We have developed a one-page checklist to support applicants as they prepare information for their application.
Here are some tips for a smooth application process:
- 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.
- 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 Grant 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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Program Contact
Leah Anthony
Leah joined FPCC in 2021 and is a Program Coordinator overseeing the Individual Artists program. She is Nak’azdli Whut’en and Portuguese on her moms side and French Canadian and English/Irish on her dads. She grew up on the unceded territory of the Haisla people in Kitimat, and is currently grateful to live on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Additionally, she is a University of Victoria graduate in Theatre and Environmental Studies and is currently pursuing a Master in Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University.