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Cultural Infrastructure Program
Supports arts and cultural space improvements
Last Update: March 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Cultural Infrastructure program offers up to $300,000 in government funding to support the construction or revitalization of arts, heritage, culture, and creative innovation spaces. Eligible activities include museums, art galleries, heritage sites, performing arts centres, and interpretive centres to improve access and quality of cultural facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new arts and cultural facilities
- Revitalization of existing arts and cultural facilities
- Museums, art galleries and studios, heritage sites, performing arts centres, and interpretive centres
Documents Needed
- Complete application form
- Detailed project budget
- Verification of other funding approvals
- Resolution of support
- Most recent annual financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Registered not-for-profit organizations
- Registered First Nation bands
- Wholly owned First Nation development corporations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Northern Development’s service region.
- Projects involving spaces that are not available for public use.
- Projects focused on restoration, refurbishment, or acquisition of artefacts or collections.
- Projects for public art displays such as statues, memorials, or murals.
- Projects that displace government core obligations, including paving, sidewalks, or sewer and water infrastructure.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures directly necessary for the implementation of the project.
- Contractor fees for construction or renovation work.
- Incremental third-party project management costs.
- Rental of tools and equipment specifically used for construction work.
- Wages for direct project labour, documented with timesheets and paystubs.
- Employer contributions to CPP, EI, and Pension related to direct project labour (up to the eligible maximum).
- PST incurred on eligible project expenses.
- In-kind volunteer labour (valued at set hourly rates) and skilled volunteer labour contributions.
- Internal use of heavy equipment or machinery owned by the applicant (up to an established hourly rate).
- Monetized donations of materials, equipment, or services from third parties (with required documentation).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Planning, design, engineering, environmental review, and tender preparation costs
- GST, and benefits such as vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, WCB, extended benefits, bonuses, or allowances
- Routine repairs and maintenance, and administration costs
- Construction tools or equipment purchases, land or building purchase or lease fees
- Renovations to spaces not available for public use, public art displays, and marketing or advertising
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Development’s service region in British Columbia, Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Northern Development staff through due diligence.
- Projects are assessed on application strength, key deliverables, funding percentage, applicant contribution, and strategic factors.
- Northern Development may contact relevant agencies and organizations during review.
- Successful applicants must meet reporting requirements after project completion.
Additional information
- Applications submitted after the intake deadline are carried over to the next funding cycle.
- Applicants must secure and submit a resolution of support from the appropriate governing body, based on the project's location.
- For not-for-profit applicants, a society certificate of incorporation is required.
- Reporting forms and documentation must be completed post-project, with additional annual reporting required for grants above $100,000.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Infrastructure Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Infrastructure 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 Infrastructure Program?
The Cultural Infrastructure program offers up to $300,000 in government funding to support the construction or revitalization of arts, heritage, culture, and creative innovation spaces. Eligible activities include museums, art galleries, heritage sites, performing arts centres, and interpretive centres to improve access and quality of cultural facilities.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Infrastructure Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Infrastructure Program program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Infrastructure Program program, you must:
Applicant must be in Northern Development’s service region.
Open to local governments, not-for-profits, and First Nation entities.
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Infrastructure Program?
Construction of new arts and cultural facilities
Revitalization of existing arts and cultural facilities
Museums, art galleries and studios, heritage sites, performing arts centres, and interpretive centres
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Infrastructure Program?
You can contact Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) by email at info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca or by phone at 250-561-2525.
Where is the Cultural Infrastructure Program available?
The Cultural Infrastructure Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Cultural Infrastructure Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Infrastructure Program is a Grant and Funding