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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants
Operating support for affordable cultural spaces
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 40,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides operating support for affordable cultural spaces used by Vancouver-based artists and cultural organizations. Funding is available for facility operating costs, with requests up to $40,000 or $25,000 depending on the organization’s last fiscal year operating expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Operating and maintaining subsidized affordable cultural work space for artists and cultural organizations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local non-profit arts and culture organizations
- Arts and culture space operators in Vancouver
Eligible expenses
- Facility operating costs for cultural spaces.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver
Additional information
- Priority is given to spaces at risk of displacement.
- The space provision must align with the organization’s mission or long-term goals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants. 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 Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants?
This program provides operating support for affordable cultural spaces used by Vancouver-based artists and cultural organizations. Funding is available for facility operating costs, with requests up to $40,000 or $25,000 depending on the organization’s last fiscal year operating expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants Funds up to $40,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants program, you must:
Local non-profit arts and culture space operators
Provides subsidized cultural space
Mission-based affordable space provision
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants?
Operating and maintaining subsidized affordable cultural work space for artists and cultural organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at minna.schendlinger@vancouver.ca.
Where is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants available?
The Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Affordable Spaces operating grants is a Grant and Funding