CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Minor Capital Arts Grant

CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Minor Capital Arts Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Columbia Basin Trust
Amount: Up to C $10,000
Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Summary

The CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Minor Capital Arts aims to enhance and preserve arts and cultural venues in the Columbia Basin region. Established in 1995, this program supports individuals and organizations in need of capital for artistic development. Eligible applicants must reside in the Basin and demonstrate a commitment to cultural initiatives. The funding can be used for equipment, renovations, and other essential projects, fostering a vibrant artistic community.

Overview

Our Story In the early 1990s, residents, local officials and representatives from regional districts and tribal councils joined together to successfully negotiate with the Province for a share of the Treaty revenues and to secure benefits for the people of the Basin. In July 1995, the Columbia Basin Trust Act was passed into BC Government legislation. We honour those who saw an opportunity to create this unique, regional organization that would support the efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being in the region most affected by the Treaty. No one could have imagined all that was possible. Thank you to those who persevered towards the idea, the dream, and participated in meetings, conversations and symposia, and to those who represented and honoured the desires of all Basin residents to create a new future through Columbia Basin Trust. Arts and Culture Program - Minor Capital Arts Objectives: Support the development and preservation of arts and cultural venues, and to support the capital needs of arts and cultural organizations.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applicant’s primary residence must be in the Columbia Basin region (wkartscouncil.com/map), and the applicant must have lived in the region for at least 12 continuous months before submitting an application.CKCA funding is open to individuals of all artistic disciplines, as well as to arts and culture organizations. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian apply on their behalf.Non-profit arts and culture organizations must have been in operation for a minimum of one year before applying for a CKCA grant. In addition, funding is only available to non-profits whose mandate includes arts or culture.Applicants are not required to be a member of any arts council or a member of any registered society or group in order to apply.Funding is available for: The capital needs of arts and culture organizations and venues, including purchasing items and undertaking projects like: equipment; computers; software; instruments; risers; presentation cabinets or fixtures; renovating, initiating or building facilities; acoustical improvements.