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Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
Funding for arts and heritage cultural spaces
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports renovation projects and the purchase of specialized equipment for arts and heritage cultural spaces. It also no longer accepts planning, feasibility, or construction projects, except in exceptional circumstances.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction or renovation of arts or heritage facilities, including creative hubs.
- Purchase and installation of specialized equipment for arts or heritage spaces.
- Development of feasibility studies for arts or heritage facilities or creative hubs.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required supporting documents
- Project budget form
- Project description
- Attestation form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit arts organizations
- Not-for-profit heritage organizations
- Provincial or territorial governments and municipal administrations
- Indigenous governing bodies and their agencies
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments, agencies, and federal Crown corporations
- Unincorporated organizations
- For-profit entities
- Individuals
Eligible expenses
- Project-related administrative costs, including salaries and project audit.
- Professional fees for planning, design, engineering, technical services, project management, and environmental assessment.
- Construction or renovation costs, including materials, labour, demolition, excavation, and short-term financing interest.
- Specialized equipment, installation, and initial training related to its operation.
- Accessibility, safety, security, and sustainable construction measures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project proposal or application development costs.
- Routine maintenance and repair.
- Projects primarily involving worship spaces, cemeteries, or tourism signage.
- Historic renovations or restorations not directly linked to professional arts or heritage programming.
- For specialized equipment, musical instruments, office equipment, administrative systems, and gift shop or food service equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.
- The program may ask for additional information during assessment.
- Funding decisions are final.
- If approved as a contribution, a funding agreement is signed before payment.
- Reports or evaluations may be required after the project.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continual basis, with no fixed submission deadline.
- Organizations must maintain all records and documentation for five years in case of audits or program evaluations.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a CCSF advisor at a regional office for guidance before applying.
- If successful, recipients must acknowledge Government of Canada support in all public communications, in both English and French.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
The program supports renovation projects and the purchase of specialized equipment for arts and heritage cultural spaces. It also no longer accepts planning, feasibility, or construction projects, except in exceptional circumstances.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) program, you must:
Not-for-profit arts or heritage organizations
Provincial, municipal, or Indigenous bodies
Own or lease the space for renovation projects
What expenses are eligible under Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
Construction or renovation of arts or heritage facilities, including creative hubs.
Purchase and installation of specialized equipment for arts or heritage spaces.
Development of feasibility studies for arts or heritage facilities or creative hubs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) available?
The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) is a Grant and Funding