Community Small Grants Program

We support local artists.

Small Grants are awarded on merit, with a limited number available within each grant cycle.

We review submissions twice a year: April 15th & September 23rd.

Submit form to: info@tofinoartscouncil.com

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.

This year (2025) we are limiting our grants to individual artists and collectives only due to increasing funding cuts.

Organizations seeking support can contact us directly to discuss other ways TAC may be able to assist with your projects: info@tofinoartscouncil.com

The aim of the program is to support artists to produce or promote artistic/cultural projects, events, or activities by providing grants up to a maximum of $625.

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

We do not fund international travel or activities.

In order to apply, please ensure you can meet the eligibility criteria, outlined below.

Download application form for individuals

Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria *

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.com
Activities must take place in the Tofino / Clayoquot Sound and be primarily artistic and/or cultural in nature.
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.
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.
TAC’s support must be acknowledged in all publications, publicity material and promotional material associated with the grant.
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

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