The BC Arts Council website provides extensive guidelines on how to acquire assistance from the British Columbia Arts Council. The goal of this program is to develop a range of artistic and cultural activities while encouraging leadership and support from communities, local and regional governments. The Community Arts Council Assistance Program has three components: Basic assistance, Local Government Matching, and the Community Arts Development Incentive. This site provides extensive information on how to apply and the requirements needed to apply for each of these types of assistance.