Impact Grants

Impact Grants focus on strengthening and scaling cultural experiences that are already making a difference in Vancouver. These one-year, unrestricted grants help organizations expand access to arts, culture, heritage, and science by offering more programs, reaching more people, or building on successful work already underway.

Impact Grants increase access to cultural programs, events, and educational resources throughout the city.

Award: $10,000–$75,000
Timing: Applications open on an annual cycle, with a one-year project window

Eligibility

To apply, your organization must meet these requirements:

• The main purpose and majority of activities must advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, or science.
• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Washington State and recognized by the IRS. If your organization is not a 501(c)(3) or if you are an individual, you can apply with a nonprofit Fiscal Sponsor. You must include a letter of commitment from them with your application.
• Provide public cultural programming or activities in Vancouver.
• Have an official business address in Vancouver city limits. Organizations outside Vancouver may apply if at least 55% of public programming happens within city limits.
• To see if a location is within Vancouver city limits, enter the address in the Vancouver City Limits Map. A flag icon will show your location and confirm whether it is inside or outside city limits.

Explore your eligibility step-by-step with our Eligibility Checker tool.

How to Apply

Applications for Impact Grants will open this summer for 2026-27 funding. Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our email list to stay updated and receive notifications when applications open.