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Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Capacity-building funding for arts and culture
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 in funding to support capacity-building for arts and cultural organizations. It supports learning opportunities that strengthen skills, knowledge, relationships, and practices within the sector.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accessing or delivering learning opportunities.
- Capacity-building activities that strengthen skills, knowledge, relationships, and experience.
- Learning activities that support organizational, sectoral, or individual practices.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit arts organizations
- Non-profit cultural organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants discuss their proposal with a staff member before applying.
- If the proposal is considered eligible, an access code is provided.
- The application is then submitted through the VanApply portal.
Additional information
- The program focuses on capacity building for arts and cultural organizations.
- It supports learning opportunities that strengthen skills, knowledge, relationships, and experience.
- There is a focus on underrepresented artists and cultural workers.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program. 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 Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program?
This program provides up to $20,000 in funding to support capacity-building for arts and cultural organizations. It supports learning opportunities that strengthen skills, knowledge, relationships, and practices within the sector.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program program, you must:
Non-profit arts or cultural organization
Active in Vancouver
Programs and services delivered in Vancouver
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program?
Accessing or delivering learning opportunities.
Capacity-building activities that strengthen skills, knowledge, relationships, and experience.
Learning activities that support organizational, sectoral, or individual practices.
Where is the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program available?
The Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program?
Cultural Grants Program - Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program is funded by City of Vancouver