✦ Please review the guidelines before completing this form.
✦ The deadline to apply is Monday, June 15, at 5:00 pm PT. 
✦ New applicants should contact the Program Manager at sheryl@bclive.ca or T:250-352-0021 before completing this application.
✦ All applicants must use this form to submit. All fields must be completed. Do not use all CAPS.
✦ You may save your responses at any time and return to the application later. To do this, follow these instructions.
✦ Signatures are NOT required.
✦ Your application must be accompanied by a financial statement (attachment).
✦ Final reports for funding received for your 2025-26 season/series must be submitted prior to or with your application. Those submitted without will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded for assessment.
✦ After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation acknowledging that it has been received. Should we require further information or clarification, we will contact the primary contact listed on the form.

To save your application to return later:
1) The "Save" button appears next to the "Next" or "Submit” button at the bottom of each page. 
2) Click Save. A Login/Skip pop-up appears asking you to sign up/log in to Jotform, OR you can choose "Skip Create an Account”.
3) Get Link:Email: If you enter your email, Jotform sends you a unique session link OR a link: You can copy the session link directly to your browser/notes.

One of those submitting your application must be a Board Member. The primary contact is the person completing the application (an artistic or executive director, development/fundraising staff, a volunteer, or a board member).

In submitting this application, we declare that:
✦ Our organization meets the eligibility criteria to apply.
✦ The information provided is complete and true in every respect.
✦ Any information submitted with this application has been done so with authorization from the individual(s) concerned.
✦ We are committed to providing safe and respectful working conditions and to fostering a workplace free from discrimination, harassment and misconduct.

✦ If you applied for Into the Act, do NOT include those performances below.
✦ Artists/Artistic Company + Show (if applicable): List artists and the name of the show, if applicable. DO NOT list the series. ONLY performances are eligible for funding - outreach or Pro D are not eligible e.g. workshops, masterclasses, etc.
✦ Contracted or Tentative: Contracted means a contract has been signed by the artist for a set fee. Tentative performances should be listed, but awards may be conditional upon receiving confirmation.
✦ Artist(s) origin: Artists must reside, work, and create in BC or Canada to be eligible. If a company or band includes a combination of BC/Canadian and International artists, the majority must reside, work, and create in BC or Canada. Please include your international artists, but note they are not eligible for funding support.
✦ Genre Discipline: choose the closest match from the dropdown list.
✦ Diversity/Designated Priority Groups: Funding priority may be given to applicants considered part of a BC Arts Council designated priority group. Indicate whether the artist(s) self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit), Deaf or experience disability; Black or people of colour or other equity-seeking groups, e.g. women, 2SLGBTQIA+, immigrants, refugees. If you're unsure, indicate N/A.
✦ Performance Dates: Must be between June 15, 2026, and June 14, 2027. For performances over multiple days/nights, indicate the first date and the number of performances, e.g., January 1, 2027-3 shows.
✦ Total Artists' Fees: This is the total fee(s) paid directly to the artists/artistic company.
✦ Eligible Amount: Multiply the artist fee(s) by 50% for BC and Canadian artists. The maximum eligible amount is $5,000 per event. 
✦ Projected Attendance/Audience: Make as accurate an estimate as possible for each show.

✦ What is your artistic vision for your programming, and what methods and approaches do you use to realize that vision? 

✦ What efforts do you make to program boundary-pushing, new, and inspiring work that supports the development of the performing arts in Canada?

✦ Please provide examples of how your programming reflects a commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility, and building respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

✦ Describe how your programming creates meaningful opportunities for engagement with artists, including those from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities.

✦ Describe how your programming creates opportunities for engagement with your audiences and community. This can include a range of activities, such as interactive and educational activities that enhance the impact of your work including reaching underserved or new audiences.

✦ How do you measure the effectiveness of your engagement initiatives throughout the season, and how is this information used to improve future presenting choices?

✦ Please describe the resources you have available, including financial, operational, and staff or volunteers, to support your presenting activity, and explain how your series is positioned for long-term sustainability.

✦ Describe how your organization addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion.

✦ Describe the quality of working conditions for artists and cultural workers, including fair remuneration, equitable employment, safety, and respectful work environments.

Please attach your most recent financial statement. It must include:

✦ A Balance Sheet & Income Statement.
✦ Any funding received in the past year must be included. Artists' fees should be a separate line item and/or identifiable.
✦ Signatures from bookkeeper/accountant (if applicable) and two board members, demonstrating board approval.
✦ If your current statement is unavailable, please submit financial statements from your previous year.

Please attach the file below: Files may be in PDF, Word/Google Doc, or Excel/Google Sheets format. Please name your files with your organization’s name as the prefix. Do not email statements separately. Do not submit any additional material. Excess material, including articles or marketing materials, will not be reviewed.