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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants - Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada
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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants

Capital funding for Vancouver arts and cultural facilities
City of Vancouver
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants provides funding for Vancouver-based arts and cultural spaces operated by non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, and urban Indigenous non-profits. Three grant types are available: Small Grants (up to $25,000) for space planning, building improvements, and mentorships; Cultural Infrastructure Grants (up to $250,000) for facility acquisition, renovation, or expansion; and Critical Assistance Capital Grants (up to $25,000) for urgent life-safety upgrades and critical repairs.
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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 improvements and accessibility upgrades.
  • Acquisition, renovation, or expansion of arts and cultural facilities.
  • Urgent life-safety upgrades and critical repairs.
  • Mentorships for organizational capacity building.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit cultural societies
  • Co-ops
  • Registered charities
  • Musqueam Indian Band (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm)
  • Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh)
  • Tsleil-Waututh Nation (səlilwətaɬ)
  • Urban Indigenous non-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Space planning and research.
  • Building improvements and accessibility upgrades.
  • Acquisition, renovation, or expansion of cultural facilities.
  • Urgent replacement, repairs, and life-safety capital infrastructure.
  • Building code consultation for time-sensitive projects.
  • Permit fee costs.
  • Mentorships for planning and capacity building.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants must contact the Cultural Planner before applying.
  • Submit Expression of Interest for Small Grants and Cultural Infrastructure Grants.
  • Critical Assistance Capital Grants are reviewed on ongoing basis.
  • Funding agreement required before disbursement.

Additional information

  • Critical Assistance Capital Grants have an ongoing deadline - applications accepted year-round.
  • Expression of Interest deadline for Small Grants and Cultural Infrastructure Grants is March 4, 2026.
  • Cultural Infrastructure Grants require matching funds from other sources.

Contacts

minna.schendlinger@vancouver.ca
604-873-7211

Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital 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 - Capital Grants?

The Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants provides funding for Vancouver-based arts and cultural spaces operated by non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, and urban Indigenous non-profits. Three grant types are available: Small Grants (up to $25,000) for space planning, building improvements, and mentorships; Cultural Infrastructure Grants (up to $250,000) for facility acquisition, renovation, or expansion; and Critical Assistance Capital Grants (up to $25,000) for urgent life-safety upgrades and critical repairs.

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: Non-profit cultural societies, co-ops, or registered charities in Vancouver. Indigenous governments or urban Indigenous non-profits. Must operate an arts and cultural space in Vancouver.

What expenses are eligible under Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants?

Space planning and research for cultural facilities. Building improvements and accessibility upgrades. Acquisition, renovation, or expansion of arts and cultural facilities. Urgent life-safety upgrades and critical repairs. Mentorships for organizational capacity building.

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

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