City of Vancouver
Cultural Operating Funding (COF)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Upcoming current cycle: the EOI deadline has passed, while the full application window opens Sep 23, 2026 for eligible/invited organizations.
2026 EOI deadline was July 8; applications open Sep 23, 2026 and are due Nov 4, 2026 at 11:59pm.
- Eligible applicants
- Vancouver-based professional non-profit arts and cultural organizations with an existing City funding relationship or qualifying history of CASC, Cultural Indigenous, or Cultural Equity grants; organizations need sustained arts/cultural delivery, professional leadership, policies, and at least a $150,000 annual expense budget for the 2026 cycle.
- Funding amount or limit
- No fixed maximum is stated; the 2026 information guide says grants do not exceed 50% of the applicant’s last actual expense budget, with new recipients generally starting at $15,000–$20,000.
- Jurisdiction
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- Core support to develop, create, produce, present, and disseminate artistic work, or provide professional arts/cultural services or space in any artistic discipline.
Verification note
The City’s live program page and 2026 guide provide the current cycle dates, eligibility gate, funding formula, and eligible core activities.
Official sources
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