Province of British Columbia accepting applications for Fairs and Festivals funding for 2024

A provincial program that helps to fund community festivals, fairs and other events is once again opening up the application period for those organizers looking to share in the provincial pool of 15 million dollars  available through one time grants.

The program and application process gained a mention from Lana Popham, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport how noted of the importance of the community events across BC.

“Fairs, festivals and events are the heart of our communities and contribute to making this province a vibrant place to live and visit. Our government is proud to support the people who organize and attend these events so we can continue to rebuild our events and tourism sectors for today and the future.”

Towards the program, the BC Government notes of some of the particulars below: 

Eligible events include sporting events, arts and culture events, community celebrations, agricultural fairs and rodeos. 

Examples of eligible expenses include operational costs, Indigenous consultation and honorariums, venue rental, marketing, wages and promotion.  

Applications will be accepted until Feb. 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Events between April 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025, are eligible for funding. 

Organizations are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

The BC Government statement can be reviewed here.

A larger overview of the Fund and its elements and how to apply to it can be examined here.

More notes from the Legislature are available here. 

For a look at Prince Rupert and area events see our archive page here.