Apply for a grant from the British Columbian Arts Council. As of 2010, such grants are available for registered not-for-profit groups, professional arts organizations, and noncultural or artistic not-for-profits that are working with an artist on a project. First Nation (or Native Canadian) Band Councils or Friendship Centres are also eligible to receive funding. To apply, the proposed project needs to be original, require at least $500 of funding, demonstrate that it will help create art the community can own, create projects that will lead to other activities and projects, and include a plan to share skills and information with others in the arts community, among other community-based artistic goals.
Apply online at the British Columbia Arts website (see References). Promote your government source of funding by placing the name of the grant on materials advertising the event. Use the website to get ready-made promotional logos.
Apply for grants if you are an adult enrolled in a basic education program. Money from this grant can help pay for books, tuition and supplies as well as unsubsidized childcare and transportation. Go to the British Columbia website to fill out the application online (see References). Click on the PDF and print it out. After completing the form, turn it into the financial aid office of your institution.
Obtain financial assistance if you are a person with disabilities who would like to open your own business. Know the requirements for eligibility. You must have a mental or physical disability which limits your daily activities. You must also be eligible to work in Canada and be unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week. Go to the Service Canada Office in your area to apply for this grant. This can be found if you enter your postal code or city name in the Canadian government website. You may also click on the name of your province at the bottom of the screen to get this information (see References).