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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
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?
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