PROGRAM
Grants & Awards
Financial support for artists, arts organizations + cultural initiatives
Salt Spring Arts Council helps build the capacity of local artists, community members, and cultural organizations through the Grants & Awards program. Twice a year we call for proposals from SSI individuals and community groups. After peer review, we provide limited financial support in the form of scholarships for graduating GISS students and assistance for projects of cultural benefit to our community.
KEY DATES
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FEB 1 ⏤ Spring call opens
MAR 31 ⏤ Spring call deadline
MAR 9 ⏤ GISS Scholarships deadline
MAY 1 ⏤ Spring call notifications
SEP 1 ⏤ Fall call opens
OCT 31 ⏤ Fall call deadline
DEC 1 ⏤ Fall call notifications
Community Project Grants
Project Grants assist groups and individuals with projects of cultural benefit to the community.
Susan Benson Fund for Visual Artists
Supporting Salt Spring Island artists who are committed to building their creative career.
Student Scholarship Awards
Post-secondary awards assist students with demonstrated artistic talent to undertake studies in the creative, performing or visual arts following their graduation from secondary school.
Submit a Final Report
A Final Report is required to receive your funds for a Community Project Grant or Susan Benson Fund Award.
Download Salt Spring Arts Council Logos
For Project Grant recipients, to be included in promo materials
Grants + Awards News
2026 GISS Scholarship Recipients
Salt Spring Arts Council ⏤ GISS Scholarships Through the Grants & Awards Program, Salt Spring Arts Council supports a wide range of art forms and practices to foster creativity and community. The GISS …
Community Project Grants ⏤ Spring 2026 Recipients
Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC) is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2026 Community Project Grants. These grants support local initiatives that strengthen community connection through creative engagement, public participation, and cultural …
Susan Benson Fund ⏤ Fall 2025 Recipients
The Susan Benson Fund was established by Susan Benson in response to the historical and ongoing challenges faced by female visual artists, particularly the material costs of making and exhibiting work and the barriers …
