DTES Small Arts Grants

Vancouver Foundation

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Closes

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants support emerging artists living or working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to advance their art practice. Grants are administered by Carnegie Community Centre in partnership with Vancouver Foundation.

Who it is for

Artists who live or work in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Open to artists in Canada.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Vancouver, Canada”

open to all

Where

Vancouver, Canada

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Starts October 1, 2025

What you get

Grants of $500–$1,000 to support art projects across a wide range of media.

What you need to apply

Verification that you live and/or work in the designated Downtown Eastside area
Information about your experience in making art
Your connection to the Downtown Eastside
Description of your project idea

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/grant-seekers/find-grants/downtown-eastside-small-arts-grants/