Destination Events Program
$200,000
Grant
Description:
The Destination Events Program (DEP) provides funding up to 10% of your total event budget, with a maximum of $200,000 per event. You can use the funds to cover a range of operational expenses. The program aims to enhance B.C.’s reputation as an events destination, foster economic growth and increase visitation across the province.
Comments on Funding:
May 5, 2025
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Indigenous community or organization
2. Not-for-profit organization
3. Business
4. Local government
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. create a new BCeID
a. Using your web browser, visit Register for a Basic BCeID
b. Fill out all information required in the form
c. Once you complete the registration you will receive a confirmation email
d. Do not lose your User ID and Password, you will need them to access your DEP application
2. Complete the online application and all supporting documentation
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Application Form
a. The application form will be used to assess mandatory eligibility criteria and score applications against the competitive criteria
b. You must attest to the accuracy of information provided
2. Event Budget
a. Your budget must reflect anticipated revenues, expenses and other funding sources
b. The budget must include total operating costs related to the event. It should not include the requested DEP funding
c. Event budgets are not required to be balanced
d. Your budget will be used to assess the event’s financial viability and to determine individual grant amounts
e. You must use the budget template provided
3. Letter(s) of support
a. A letter of support (minimum of one; maximum of three) from a local First Nation, local or regional government, and/or destination management organization (DMO) is required
b. If the applicant is a First Nation, local government, or DMO, a letter of support is not required
c. The letter(s) of support must be dated, current and directly reference the event that is being applied for
d. Incomplete and outdated letters of support will not be accepted
Other Things to Note:
You can submit a maximum of three applications. A separate application for each eligible event must be completed.
Separate applications cannot be submitted for recurring instances of the same event (For example, if you are hosting a series of summer music concerts)
Only one grant will be issued per eligible event
More than one organization cannot receive a grant for the same event
Total funding per organization will not exceed $400,000
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