The City's Cultural Infrastructure Grant program provides annual grant funding to non-profit organizations for new spaces, facility upgrades, specialized equipment and project planning for arts and culture facilities in the City of Victoria. Funding ranges from $15,000 to $250,000 per organization. A total of $250,000 is available in 2025.
2025 Cultural Infrastructure Grant
(The application period for the City's 2025 Cultural Infrastructure Grant is now closed.)
Organization Name
Grant Amount
Project Type
Alter Arts Society
$1,536.50
Physical upgrade
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
$4,856.18
Accessibility Upgrade
Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society
$7,126.88
Specialized Equipment
CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers
$12,425.00
Specialized Equipment
Eidsvold, Sons of Norway
$5,880.00
Accessibility Upgrade
Fernwood Community Association
$10,030.00
Physical Upgrade
Haus of Owl
$24,989.00
Specialized Equipment
Pacific Opera Victoria
$18,674.82
Specialized Equipment
The Belfry Theatre Society
$25,000.00
Specialized Equipment
The Maritime Museum of BC
$3,562.12
Accessibility Upgrade
Theatre SKAM
$12,000.00
Specialized Equipment
Victoria Conservatory of Music
$36,792.00
Physical Upgrade
Victoria Film Festival
$25,000.00
Specialized Equipment
Victoria Symphony
$15,000.00
Planning or Feasibility Study
White Eagle Polish Association
$47,127.50
Accessibility Upgrade
$250,000.00
Why It Matters Safe and accessible arts and culture spaces are vital for creativity, community and economic growth. These spaces support artists, provide gathering places and contribute to local tourism.
Past recipients include the White Eagle Polish Association, the Belfry Theatre, Victoria Conservatory of Music, Theatre SKAM, the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society and other arts and culture facility operators across the city.
Step 2: Get Assistance First-time applicants must contact staff to confirm eligibility and discuss their project before applying. Email acollins@victoria.ca to schedule.
Need help? Submit a draft application at least 14 days before the deadline for staff review and feedback. This option is available to all applicants, especially those with limited grant writing experience.
Step 3: Complete the Application Form and Budget Template.
Step 4: Email all required attachments to acollins@victoria.ca by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Please note that hard copy applications will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified about their application status by May 2025.
