CIF Art Grant Program in Canada
$85 grant for Vancouver artists with mental health experience to purchase art supplies. Four times yearly.
The Spotlight on Mental Health offers the CIF Art Grant Program, providing $85 grants four times per year to help artists purchase art supplies. This meaningful opportunity is specifically designed for Vancouver residents who have lived or living experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges. To be eligible, applicants must be adults (18+), residents of Vancouver, have a specific art project in mind, and not have received this grant within the last two years. The application process is straightforward with two options: download and complete the digital form, or print and fill it by hand. All qualified applications are carefully reviewed, and recipients are randomly selected through a draw conducted the week after each deadline. Every applicant receives notification of the outcome via email or phone, ensuring complete transparency. This grant represents more than just financial support—it's an investment in the creative expression of individuals who have faced mental health or substance use challenges, helping bring their artistic visions to life while fostering community connection through art.
Submission Guidelines
Must be 18+, Vancouver resident, have lived/living experience with mental health/substance use challenges, have specific art project planned, and not received grant in last 2 years. Complete application form digitally or by hand.
How to Apply
1. Step 1: Verify eligibility - confirm you're 18+, Vancouver resident, have mental health/substance use experience, and haven't received grant in last 2 years
2. Step 2: Download the CIF Art Grant Application Form from Spotlight on Mental Health website and complete digitally or print and fill by hand
3. Step 3: Submit completed application before September 19, 2025 deadline and await notification via email or phone the week after deadline
Application & Contact
Contact: Spotlight on Mental Health (specific contact details not provided)
Source: https://www2.fundsforngos.org/arts-culture/applications-open-for-cif-art-grant-program-in-canada/