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Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property
Supports cultural infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 supports cultural infrastructure maintenance and accessibility improvements. It covers renovation, restoration, adaptation, code compliance, technical studies, and related professional services for eligible buildings and integrated equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 93% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintaining or restoring an existing cultural infrastructure
- Renovating or adapting a cultural building to keep it functional
- Upgrading accessibility and code compliance in an existing site
- Restoring heritage elements in a cultural building
Documents Needed
- Signed Conditions of Financial Assistance
- Resolution confirming the requested funding amount
- Property ownership documents
- Lease or occupancy agreement, if applicable
- Technical audit of the building, plus excavation or archaeological documents if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- School organizations
- Indigenous communities or nations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Individuals
- Festivals
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Applicants in insolvency or listed in the public contracts registry
Eligible expenses
- Renovation, adaptation, renovation, and code-compliance work
- Restoration and preservation work for heritage buildings
- Acquisition, repair, and installation of integrated equipment and fire protection systems
- Professional studies, technical fees, and archaeological advice
- Identification plaque, storage, and non-refundable taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Building expansion, new construction, reconstruction, or relocation
- Recurring operating, maintenance, or administrative costs
- Work done by the applicant, its staff, or related parties
- Costs covered by insurance or refundable taxes
- Projects already funded under other Ministry or religious heritage programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the Ministry after submission in di@pason.
- Projects are assessed against eligibility, budget availability, and selection criteria.
- Additional information may be requested during the review.
- If approved, a funding announcement and conditions apply before project realization.
- Final reporting is required after the project is completed.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted online through the di@pason portal.
- The project must follow the Ministry’s structured construction project process.
- Contracts must comply with the Ministry’s contract management rules.
- Regular progress and final reporting may be required.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property Program
What is the Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property?
The Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 supports cultural infrastructure maintenance and accessibility improvements. It covers renovation, restoration, adaptation, code compliance, technical studies, and related professional services for eligible buildings and integrated equipment.
How much funding can be received?
Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property Funds up to 93% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property program?
To be eligible for the Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property program, you must:
Owns or co-owns the building
Existing cultural infrastructure
Linked to eligible cultural use
What expenses are eligible under Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property?
Maintaining or restoring an existing cultural infrastructure
Renovating or adapting a cultural building to keep it functional
Upgrading accessibility and code compliance in an existing site
Restoring heritage elements in a cultural building
Who can I contact for more information about the Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC) by email at infos@mcc.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 888 380-8882.
Where is the Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property available?
The Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property program is available across Canada.
Is the Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capital Assets Assistance Program — Substream 2.2 – Maintenance of cultural infrastructure and equipment: intervention involving immovable property is a Grant and Funding