Local not-for-profit arts programming is an important element of healthy, livable, vibrant communities. The Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts & Culture Support Service (Arts Service), supports, champions, and develops the region's not-for-profit arts. Our primary function is to distribute arts grant funding. We also aim to foster collaboration between arts groups, funders and audiences through outreach.
The Arts Service is a sub-regional service, and any municipality or electoral area in the capital region can participate. Currently, nine of the capital region's 16 jurisdictions are part of the Arts Service: Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, Victoria, and View Royal.
Apply for an Arts & Culture Grant
We offer five different grant streams to support the varied needs of the arts community. Use our Grant Finder [PDF/46KB] to determine the right grant for your organization.
Project Grant Intake Open
Applications are now being accepted for the Project Grant program.
- Application deadline: April 10, 2025
Explore Arts in the Region
Public Art
Discover over 160 of the region’s public artworks in the LandMarks Public Art database. View artworks on a map, and filter based on location, artwork type or keyword.
Arts Organizations
Browse the Find an Arts & Culture Organization directory of over 95 not-for-profit arts organizations that the CRD has funded. Filter and search to find exactly what you're looking for.
Grant Recipients
The CRD invests over $2.5 million through arts grants each year. This funding is provided to non-profit organizations to create and present arts programming. See recipients and funding amounts by year below. Contact us for more information on grant recipients prior to 2020.
Arts & Culture Strategic Plan
In late 2023, the Arts Commission approved the Arts Service's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. The plan is the result of extensive community consultation, as highlighted in our 2023 What We Heard Report [PDF/5.9MB]. It reflects both community feedback and the Arts Service's new vison and mission. The priorities, goals and actions laid out in the plan will guide our efforts from 2024-2027.
Community Outreach Initiatives
The Arts Service is committed to community outreach as part of our mission to support, champion, and develop the region's arts. We host various outreach events, workshops and information sessions. We also develop an annual Impact Report, and other projects like our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Framework.
CRD Arts & Culture E-Newsletter
Stay up-to-date with our grant programs, events, and initiatives - subscribe to our e-newsletter
Frequently Asked Questions
Support the Arts - Donate or Bequest
Support access to arts in the region through a tax-deductible donation or bequest to the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service. Contact us by phone or email to discuss options.