• An Indigenous art collective partners with a non-profit organization in Metchosin. Together they request $5,000. They use this funding to develop a series of site-specific performance pieces.
• A Deaf artist partners with an organization in Saanich. Together they request $2,000 for an art program for the Deaf community.
• An organization in Esquimalt requests $2,500 to present a Queer film festival.

The following activities cannot be funded by an Equity Grant:

• Purchasing, improving or maintaining capital assets (such as buildings, vehicles, equipment or land)
• Fundraising activities, contests or competitions
• Scholarships

Acknowledge CRD support

You should acknowledge CRD Arts & Culture support in any promotion material related to your funded project.

• How to acknowledge funding

Final reports

You must send us a final report within two months of completing your project. You also have the option of having an interview in place of a written final report. Contact us to request final report forms or to request an interview.

• Sample Final Report Form: Equity Grants (PDF) - for information only

Registered Not-for-Profit Organizations

Not-for-profit organizations can apply for an Equity Grant if they:

• Are registered in BC
• Are embedded in, or serve a marginalized community
• Have a physical address in a participating jurisdiction (Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, Victoria, View Royal)

Project Leads (Person or Group) with a Willing Sponsor Society

Project leads can apply for an Equity Grant if:

• They are part of a marginalized community
• They have obtained a willing sponsor society who:
  • Has a physical address in a participating jurisdiction (Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, Victoria, View Royal)
  • Does not have overdue payments to any local government
  •  Is not bankrupt, seeking creditor protection, unable to pay debts when they are due, or under court supervision

*Organizations CAN still apply for an Operating or Project Grant while acting as a sponsor society*

• 2022 video overview of Equity, IDEA, & Incubator Grants (with ASL and captioning)
• ASL video overview of Equity Grants