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Arts and Culture Funding
Check out grants and funding for arts and culture.
Sport Participation
Explore the many ways to be involved in sport in your community.
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Sports
Whether you are playing sports to compete, achieve your personal best, derive health benefits or have fun, there are many ways to be involved in sport in your community.
Recreation
Get inspired by the province’s natural beauty and make plans for your next outdoor adventure. Take advantage of the many recreation opportunities available across the diverse landscape of mountains, rivers, lakes and coastlines.
Arts and Culture
British Columbia’s arts and culture scene is vibrant and diverse. Discover resources and information about our arts, culture, heritage and creative sectors.
Event Hosting
This Sport, Arts and Culture Event Hosting site provides resources to help communities and event organizers showcase B.C. and its rich and diverse mix of sport, arts and culture through events.
Gambling and fundraising
All gambling in B.C. is regulated, including the operations of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. British Columbians may participate in gambling activities such as lotteries, horse racing, slot machines and casino games, and licensed fundraising events like 50/50 draws. Non-profit organizations may be eligible for funding through community gaming grants.
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Community Gaming Grants Program
Community Gaming Grants support not-for-profit organizations in B.C. to deliver approved programs.
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New funding strengthens rural and Indigenous communities
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout British Columbia are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean-economy opportunities and infrastructure development.