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Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
Supports arts and heritage 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
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Not-for-profit art and/or heritage organizations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act or equivalent provincial or territorial legislation.
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Overview
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) supports not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations, provincial or territorial governments, municipal administrations, and Indigenous governing bodies in Canada, with support generally limited to 50% of total eligible expenses. It improves arts and heritage spaces through specialized equipment, renovation, accessibility upgrades, and safety systems.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
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
- Renovation of an arts or heritage space.
- Purchase and installation of specialized equipment for an arts or heritage space.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- All required supporting documents
- Formal business plan, including a financial operating forecast for the three years following project completion, for funding requests over $1,000,000
- Supporting documentation such as quotes and estimates for renovation and construction projects with a total cost of $5 million or more
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit art and/or heritage organizations incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act or equivalent provincial or territorial legislation.
- Provincial or territorial governments, municipal administrations, or one of their agencies, including post-secondary institutions.
- Indigenous First Nations, Inuit or Métis governing bodies or one of their agencies.
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments, agencies and federal Crown corporations.
- Unincorporated organizations.
- For-profit entities.
- Individuals.
Eligible expenses
- Professional assessment, planning and design fees.
- Construction or renovation expenses, including property acquisition and transfers, short-term financing interest, demolition and excavation, materials and labour, fire, safety and security systems, accessibility measures, environmental practices and sustainable construction, fixed seating, purchase of an existing arts or heritage space, Government of Canada Infrastructure Project Signage, and public art installed as part of a construction or renovation project.
- Costs related to the acquisition and installation of specialized equipment, including sound and lighting equipment, seating, staging and rigging equipment, multimedia equipment, portable dance floor or stage, integrated data collecting and ticketing system, environmental control systems, hanging or storage systems, cases, panels and interactive displays related to a permanent exhibit, and initial trainer fees.
- Administrative expenses directly related to the project up to 5% of eligible expenses, including carrying costs, calls for tender, services in both official languages and/or Indigenous languages, project audit fees, and signage required for acknowledgement of financial assistance.
- Project-related cash and in-kind expenses that meet the program’s in-kind contribution rules.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs related to the development of the project proposal and/or application, including fees for professional grant writers.
- Taxes and travel.
- Routine maintenance and repair, operating expenses, restoration, conservation, reproduction and refurbishment of artefacts or collections, commissioning or purchasing works of art, landscaping, parking lots, and long-term accrued interest on financing.
- Musical instruments and cases, office equipment, furniture and computers dedicated to administrative tasks, administrative systems, and equipment for revenue-generating spaces, including commercial beverage and food facilities and/or gift shop contents.
- Historic building renovations or restorations not directly linked to professional arts or heritage programming; construction or renovations to the physical envelope of buildings not owned by the applicant; projects primarily involving worship or congregational purposes or cemeteries; purchase or replacement of highway/roadway tourism signage; programming of spaces; purchase, design, or production of exhibit content or artistic works.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Clear objectives and measurable results, with project viability and demonstrated impact in meeting CCSF objectives and expected results.
- Extent to which the proposed project contributes to Program objectives and expected results.
- Extent to which the project addresses the needs of underserved communities and groups, including official-language minority communities, Indigenous communities, and ethnocultural communities.
- Availability and quality of arts and heritage spaces, access to quality arts and heritage experiences, and advancement of arts and heritage practice and profession in Canada.
- Long-term sustainability of the organization, including management capacity, financial situation, and ability to manage the financial impact of the project on long-term operations.
How to apply
- Read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before completing the application form.
- Contact the nearest Canadian Heritage regional office if you want to discuss your project or obtain an application package.
- Complete, sign and date the application form.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Submit your application package through only one means, such as email, mail, or courier.
- Contact the program if you wish to submit by fax or need special accommodations.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed based on the information provided, and any additional information requested for assessment must be submitted within ten business days.
- Consultations may be undertaken with other federal departments or agencies, provincial or territorial governments, municipal administrations, and provincial or territorial arts boards or arts councils.
- Decisions regarding eligibility and funding amounts are final.
- Funding may be issued as a grant or as a contribution; a contribution is governed by a funding agreement signed by both parties.
- If you receive $250,000 or more as a contribution, you must submit an audited financial report, interim reports may be required, and the Department may audit accounts and records.
Additional information
- The current funding envelope has been reduced and reoriented over the next two fiscal years to focus solely on specialized equipment in the cultural sector.
- As of April 1, 2026, projects for completion of infrastructure planning and design documents, feasibility studies, and facility assessments are no longer accepted.
- Construction projects are no longer accepted, although exceptional circumstances may apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) Program
What is the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) supports not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations, provincial or territorial governments, municipal administrations, and Indigenous governing bodies in Canada, with support generally limited to 50% of total eligible expenses. It improves arts and heritage spaces through specialized equipment, renovation, accessibility upgrades, and safety systems.
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:
The applicant must be an eligible arts, heritage, governmental, or Indigenous organization.
The organization must operate professionally, compensate artists and practitioners, and serve Canadians or its community.
For renovation, construction, or specialized equipment projects, the applicant must own the space or hold a minimum 5-year lease with written owner permission.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)?
Renovation of an arts or heritage space.
Purchase and installation of specialized equipment for 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