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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants
Capital support for Vancouver cultural spaces
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides capital support for Vancouver-based cultural spaces through three funding streams. It funds space planning, building improvements, accessibility upgrades, facility acquisition or renovation, and urgent life-safety or repair projects, with support up to $250,000 depending on the stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Space planning and research for cultural facilities.
- Building upgrades and accessibility improvements.
- Facility acquisition, renovation, or expansion.
- Urgent life-safety repairs and other critical building works.
- Mentorship and capacity-building activities related to cultural space.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit cultural societies
- Co-operatives
- Registered charities
- Musqueam Indian Band
- Squamish Nation
- Tsleil-Waututh Nation
- Urban Indigenous non-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Space planning and research.
- Building improvements and accessibility upgrades.
- Mentorships and capacity-building support related to cultural space planning.
- Acquisition, renovation, or expansion of an arts and cultural facility.
- Urgent repairs, replacements, building code consultation, and permit fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Interested applicants must contact the Cultural Planner before applying.
- Application timing varies by stream, with some expressions of interest listed and Critical Assistance Capital Grants available on an ongoing basis.
Additional information
- There are three funding streams: Small Grants for Cultural Spaces, Cultural Infrastructure Grants, and Critical Assistance Capital Grants.
- Critical Assistance Capital Grants are ongoing.
- Applicants interested in applying must contact Minna Schendlinger, Cultural Planner.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants Program
What is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants?
This program provides capital support for Vancouver-based cultural spaces through three funding streams. It funds space planning, building improvements, accessibility upgrades, facility acquisition or renovation, and urgent life-safety or repair projects, with support up to $250,000 depending on the stream.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants program, you must:
Vancouver-based organization
Cultural or arts space operator
Eligible non-profit or Indigenous organization type
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants?
Space planning and research for cultural facilities.
Building upgrades and accessibility improvements.
Facility acquisition, renovation, or expansion.
Urgent life-safety repairs and other critical building works.
Mentorship and capacity-building activities related to cultural space.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants?
You can contact City of Vancouver by email at minna.schendlinger@vancouver.ca or by phone at 604-873-7211.
Where is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants available?
The Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants is a Grant and Funding