
Cultural Grants
Building community through arts and culture.
If you are hosting an arts or cultural activity in Surrey, you can apply for a Cultural Grant. By celebrating our diversity, we build trust and connection in our city. Cultural activities can mean different things to different people, so this grant covers a wide variety of activities run by not-for-profit organizations.
Eligibility
- Registered or non-registered not-for-profit organizations hosting an arts or cultural event can apply. You do not need to be an incorporated society.
- Activities covered can include: music, dance, theatre, literary, visual, media, inter-disciplinary, community-based and Indigenous arts and cultural celebrations and events that reflect Surrey’s diverse heritage and community.
View in-depth guidelines for the Cultural Grants program.
Contact us if you have any questions
Email the Cultural Grants team at culturalgrants@surrey.ca or call 604-591-4850. We want to hear your ideas for bringing arts and culture to our community.
2024 grant applications
Deadlines
- 2024 grant applications are due no later than October 3, 2023 at 11:59pm.
- 2024 applications are now available online.
Information sessions
Join us to learn more about the 2024 Cultural Grants program. Registration is required. Email us at culturalgrants@surrey.ca to book your spot.
- August 21, 6:30-8:00pm, Newton Recreation Centre
- August 23, 6:30-8:00pm, Online (Microsoft Teams)
- September 13, 6:30-8:00pm, Online (Microsoft Teams)
Types of grants
There are three types of grants you can apply for. Review the guidelines below to learn more about eligibility criteria for each grant. Applicant organizations are able to apply for up to one Cultural Grant per year.
Project grants
Maximum $10,000
Project grants encourage partnerships and collaborations that result in cultural programs and initiatives.
Download budget spreadsheet (excel)
Read guidelines for your application.
Cultural celebration grants
Maximum $3,000
Cultural celebration grants support initiatives to provide audiences with an original artistic experience as part of a larger event.
Download budget spreadsheet (excel)
Read guidelines for your application.
Operating grants
Maximum $25,000
Operating grants support and sustain the work of mature, registered not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations that:
- deliver consistent, meaningful, and original local programming,
- demonstrate sustainable administrative practices and organizational structures, and
- play a leadership role in enriching and enlivening Surrey’s cultural landscape.
Download budget spreadsheet (excel)
Read guidelines for your application.
Surrey Civic Theatres (SCT) rental subsidy
The SCT rental subsidy offers assistance to Cultural Grant applicants renting Surrey Civic Theatres. Based on availability, this subsidy will provide access to City of Surrey Civic Theatres venues, including: Main Stage and the Studio Theatre, both at the Surrey Arts Centre, and Centre Stage at City Hall.
Previously awarded Cultural Grants
- 2023 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2022 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2021 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2020 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2019 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2018 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2017 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2016 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2015 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2014 Cultural Grants awarded
- 2013 Cultural Grants awarded