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Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
Funding for arts and heritage cultural spaces
Latest source updateLast Update: June 29, 2026Latest change: The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund now shows that eligible expenses must fall between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028, and applications for projects beginning in or incurring expenses after April 1, 2028 are not accepted.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 29, 2026
Latest change: The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund now shows that eligible expenses must fall between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028, and applications for projects beginning in or incurring expenses after April 1, 2028 are not accepted.
CCSF now shows April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028 intake window
The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund now shows a defined intake window on the main program page and in the updates page: eligible expenses must be incurred between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2028, while funds remain available. The same pages also state that applications are not accepted for projects that begin in or have expenses after April 1, 2028. The eligibility focus on renovation, specialized equipment, and the existing exclusions for planning/design, feasibility studies, facility assessments, and construction remains in place.
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
A not-for-profit art and/or heritage organization, incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act or under the equivalent provincial or territorial legislation.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports arts and heritage organizations in improving cultural spaces across Canada. It funds renovation projects and the acquisition of specialized equipment for arts and heritage spaces, while planning documents, feasibility studies, and construction projects are no longer accepted 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
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- The purchase and/or renovation of an arts or heritage space.
- The purchase and installation of specialized equipment for an arts or heritage space.
- The construction of an arts or heritage space.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required supporting documents
- Project budget form
- Project description
- Attestation form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A not-for-profit art and/or heritage organization, incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act or under the equivalent provincial or territorial legislation.
- A provincial/territorial government, a municipal administration, or one of their agencies including post-secondary institutions.
- An Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) governing body or one of 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
Selection criteria
- The CCSF may give special consideration to project applications submitted by organizations that are part of an alliance or partnership with other arts or heritage organizations, or who will share an arts or heritage cultural space.
How to apply
- Potential applicants should contact a CCSF program officer at their nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage prior to submitting an application.
- Applicants must submit their documentation by email to the nearest Canadian Heritage regional office.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) Program
What is the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund supports arts and heritage organizations in improving cultural spaces across Canada. It funds renovation projects and the acquisition of specialized equipment for arts and heritage spaces, while planning documents, feasibility studies, and construction projects are no longer accepted except in exceptional circumstances.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
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 art or heritage organizations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act or equivalent legislation
Provincial/territorial governments, municipal administrations, and certain agencies including post-secondary institutions
Indigenous governing bodies or their agencies with demonstrated commitment to artistic or heritage activities
What expenses are eligible under Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
The purchase and/or renovation of an arts or heritage space.
The purchase and installation of specialized equipment for an arts or heritage space.
The construction of an arts or heritage space.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
You can contact Canadian Heritage 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