Fine Arts for Kids Fund

In 2014, BC Foster Parents Association received two generous donations to support the establishment of the Fine Arts for Kids fund. This fund is available to BCFPA member foster parents in order to assist them with the costs of involving the children and youth in their care in the arts. 

What’s covered

The Fine Arts for Kids fund will cover costs (up to $300) related to a child/youth’s participation in arts programs and activities including—but not limited to—art supplies, art lessons, dance shoes, costumes, musical instrument rentals and purchase, drum making, carving, fabric arts, and regalia making supplies. Please note that the fund is for support of extra-curricular programs,  not school district art program activities, and does not apply to sports endeavors.

Who can apply

• You are a current paying BCFPA member and foster caregiver. 

• The child or youth currently in your care is between the ages of 6 and 18.

Application requirements

• Receipts for lessons or supplies that can accompany your application form.

When to apply

Applications will be accepted from September 1 – December 1 and from February 1 – May 1 of each year.

You may send one application per year per family. 

Amount of bursary

The bursary is limited to a maximum distribution of $300. 

How to submit your application

You can submit your application in one of three ways; online, by mail, or by email.

By online form:

See below.

By mail: 

208-20641 Logan Avenue
Langley, BC V3A 7R3

By email:

[email protected]

Next steps

Once the application has been reviewed, BCFPA will notify the candidate by email or phone of the status of the application. Cheques are issued payable to the applicant and sent to the applicant’s mailing address. Please allow four weeks from the date that you receive the notification for your cheque to arrive.

Note: BC Foster Parents Association respects your privacy. All information collected will be used by BCFPA only, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For details, please contact our privacy officer at 1-800-663-9999.