Bursaries, Grants, & Subsidies

BURSARIES & SUBSIDIES

Professional Development Bursary Guidelines & Application Form
Magazine Association of BC members from out of town (including staff and volunteers at member publications) are eligible to apply for travel and tuition assistance to attend selected professional development events. Eligible events and application deadlines will be announced to the membership. Download the bursary guidelines/application form as a Word document (can be completed electronically) or as a PDF and submit as indicated.

Internship Initiative (Subsidy Program)
The Magazine Association of BC runs and oversees a grant-based internship subsidy program every year. Member magazines may apply for an internship of 20+ hours per week, 16-22 weeks per year, for positions at minimum wage or higher. Subsidies offered typically run from 60-80%.

GRANTS

BC Arts Council
Provides financial support to eligible writers, artists, publishers, and cultural organizations in BC. Visit Site

BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch Direct Access Grants
The former BC Gaming Commission provides funding to certain provincial arts groups that can show community involvement. Visit Site

Canada Helps
An organization that facilitates online fundraising to allow charities to accept donations over the Internet. They also connect donors to registered charitable organizations. Visit Site

Canada Periodical Fund
An initiative of the Department of Canadian Heritage. The fund provides contributions to eligible Canadian magazine publishers and industry associations through formula-based and project-based components. Visit Site

Canadian Society of Magazine Editors
Editor’s Choice Awards. Visit Site

City of Vancouver: Cultural Services, Grants, Awards & Support Programs
A City of Vancouver organization that provides grants for eligible cultural organizations and events. Visit Site

Government of Canada Funding Programs
Offers grants and subsidies to qualified employers for summer internships, student hiring, skills training and youth employment. Visit Site

Grants for Assistance Hiring Students and Others
MagsBC runs an annual internship program for our members. Please get in touch with us to know the latest details and deadlines.

Imagine Canada Directory of Funders
A directory of funders and grants in Canada. Available for a fee; a starter-kit is also available for free to non-profits under $100,000/year. They also provide provide recommended resource lists and a searchable database in their Nonprofit Library. Visit Site

Leadership for Change – Grants for Organizational Development
This Canada Council for the Arts program provides funding to organizations for consultations with a specialist or expert in order to develop new management practices, explore alternative organizational structures or seize valuable opportunities that clearly address the objectives of the program. It supports projects that strengthen an organization, a sector or a community’s ability to adapt to their changing environment. The former Flying Squad Program was reviewed and replaced by this program. Visit Site

LIFT Philanthropy Partners
LIFT invests in social purpose organizations that improve heath, skills development, education and employment. They provide these organizations with a valuable combination of skills, expertise and resources to improve their operations, accountability and measurement practices over the long term. Visit Site

The Canada Council for the Arts
A national agency which offers grants, services and awards to eligible professional Canadian artists and arts organizations, including writers and cultural magazine publishers. Visit Site

Vancouver Foundation
A philanthropic organization which grants money and resources to a broad range of eligible groups. Visit Site

Western Economic Diversification Canada
A government body which provides assistance to eligible projects that diversify economic activity and create employment in Western Canada. Visit Site