City of Vancouver
Cultural Indigenous Funding (CIF)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Closed for new applications in the current cycle; recurring multi-year Indigenous cultural operating program scheduled to reopen in 2028.
The City’s current page says the program will reopen for applications in 2028; the latest detailed guide was for the 2025 cycle.
- Eligible applicants
- Registered non-profit societies, co-ops, charities, or First Nations Band Councils with an active presence and arts/cultural delivery in Vancouver, or led by Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh peoples on their traditional lands; Indigenous-mandated and led organizations are the focus.
- Funding amount or limit
- Grants do not exceed 50% of last actual expenses; current grants range from $15,000 to $40,000 per year over a 3-year cycle.
- Jurisdiction
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- Multi-year core support for Indigenous-led organizations developing, creating, producing, presenting, or disseminating artistic work, providing cultural services or space, building capacity, and delivering Indigenous arts, culture, or language programming.
Verification note
The current City page is the primary status source; the 2025 guide supplies the detailed program identity and applicant focus.
Official sources
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