Arts in Education Council of BC Fund

The Arts in Education Council of BC Fund offers small grants or awards to pay the fees of teachers, artists or other individuals presenting workshops, clinics or seminars designed to increase the appreciation of the arts and professional development of teachers in BC schools.

Small grants of up to $500 are awarded to organizations to assist in the presentation of professional development workshops, clinics or seminars designed to increase the appreciation of the arts for teachers in BC schools especially at the elementary level. 


Application Process:

  • There are two application intakes per year: April and October (deadlines below).    
  • Applications must be submitted before the deadline using the form provided. 
  • Grants are distributed by lottery.
  • A maximum of one application per organization per intake can be submitted.
  • A maximum of one successful application per year per organization will be granted.
  • Eligible expenses include: materials, supplies, professional fees, or transportation costs for professional development workshops.

The next application deadlines is October 5, 2012.

Program guidelines are available on our Forms & Deadlines page.

This fund is a legacy of the Arts in Education Council of BC (AIECBC). ArtStarts hopes to honour the work of the AIECBC through the life of this fund.