Arts and Culture Grant applications close early in February

By Gazette Staff

January 19^th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Why was notice of an online information session on Burlington Arts and Culture Grant sent  out on a Monday for an event that is taking place Monday evening?

For those who missed the announcement:

Burlington Arts and Culture Grant (BACG) provides grants to local artists, multicultural groups, and arts and culture organizations to foster creativity and enrich how Burlington residents experience and engage with arts and culture. The program recognizes and supports diverse identities, perspectives, languages, cultures, and artistic practices.

The maximum grant awarded will be $7,000, and applicants must meet specific requirements.

Online applications will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 2, and fund projects that take place between April 2026 and March 2027. To be eligible for BACG funding support, applicants must be Burlington based and one of the following:

* An individual artist or arts and cultural collective (defined two or more artists, performers or cultural professionals that exhibit high achievement in arts and culture programming)

* An incorporated not-for-profit arts and culture organization or a charitable arts and culture organization

* A multicultural group that fulfills a significant role in the Burlington community through the arts and culture.

Project grants are awarded for a term of one year, and applicants can apply for one project per year. The maximum amount awarded for each grant is $7,000 and applications are judged based on project and artistic merit, Inclusion and community impact, and project Delivery.

Link to the application forms:

The Arts and Culture community in Burlington is vibrant and active.