Community Small Grants Program

We support artists to produce or promote artistic/cultural projects, events, or activities by providing grants up to a maximum of $625.

We review submissions twice a year. With a limited number available to local artists each year.

New dates for 2026 applications coming soon.

WHAT WE DO

For over 8 years, the Tofino Arts Council (TAC) has provided assistance for local art projects and to artists offering arts and cultural activities in Tofino and other outer coast communities through our Small Grants program.

Activities must take place within the local area and be carried out by local residents or artists.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

Grants are available to individuals and organizations who have a TAC Artist Membership in good standing. At least one member of your organization must have an Artist, Youth or Indigenous Membership.
If you are an Indigenous Artist, membership is free. Please register or email us directly at info@tofinoartscouncil.co
Required Location

Activities must take place in the Tofino / Clayoquot Sound and be primarily artistic and/or cultural in nature
What Type of Activites?

Funded activities can be art projects, events, workshops, programs, cultural or community development, presentations, performances, concerts, festivals which include one of the following but not limited to:
literature (drama, poetry, and prose), performing arts (dance, music, and theatre), visual arts (ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpting), film (production, presentation, film-making), woodworking, cultural and historical celebration of local artwork and/or artists.
Conditions for Use

The grant must be used only for the activities for which it was awarded. If the grant holder cannot use the funds at the expected time, decides not to carry out the project, or program of work as expected, or refuses the grant conditions they must notify TAC immediately.
Promotion Requirements

TAC’s support must be acknowledged in all publications, publicity material and promotional material associated with the grant.
Required Final Report

Grant holders are required to submit a short final report after the activity has been completed (what did you do, when/where, how many people) - please include photos, we love to see what you’ve done!
* previous grantees please note, you must submit a final report for your last grant before you can re-apply