In general, extensions will not be granted.
Requests for an extension will only be considered if they are the result of a sudden or unforeseen circumstance, such as:
- Emergencies or significant urgent events outside of the lead applicant/submitter’s control preventing submission (i.e., sudden power outage, emergency evacuation, natural disaster);
- Serious illness or injury of the lead applicant/submitter preventing submission; or
- Death in the immediate family of the lead applicant/submitter.
Any requests for extension must be submitted as soon as the issue is known, and must:
Be made in writing by email to the Program Advisor responsible for the program, or to BCArtsCouncil@gov.bc.ca with the following information:
- The name of the program and the deadline date;
- The draft application number;
- Reason for the extension request, without disclosing private personal or medical information; and
- New submission date requested.*
*Extensions will not be granted beyond one week from the original deadline date. Request timeframes should be reasonable and reflective of the circumstances requiring the extension.
All extension requests will be subject to approval by the Senior Director – BC Arts Council Programs.
In the event of a BC Arts Council system error or unexpected shut down of the Grant Management System at time of submission, please send an email to the Program Advisor responsible for the program, or to BCArtsCouncil@gov.bc.ca that includes:
- A screen shot of the error message, if available, or a written description or copy of the error message text;
- A description of activities leading up to the error or system shut down; and
- The web browser and version in use.
Accommodation Requests:
Accommodation requests for individuals who are Deaf or have a disability will be considered separately and may allow for an accommodation of one week beyond a program intake closing date, subject to the operational needs of the program.
To request an accommodation, submit your request in writing to the Program Advisor for the funding program you are applying to, with a brief explanation of the nature of the accommodation required.
Accommodation requests require approval of the Senior Director – BC Arts Council Programs and will remain confidential. Detailed personal or medical information is not required.