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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants

Q: How much funding can be received?

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Capital Grants Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Last Update: March 19, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Capital funding for Vancouver arts and cultural facilities

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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Supporting volunteer engagement

Renovate your business/factory

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

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,000

Upgrading performance hall facilities for better arts programming

Eligibility

Must be a non-profit cultural society, co-op, or registered charity operating in Vancouver.
Or be xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), or an urban Indigenous non-profit organization.
Must operate an arts and cultural space in Vancouver.

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

Selection criteria

Alignment with community cultural needs and priorities.
Feasibility and clarity of the project plan.
Potential impact on accessibility and safety.
Financial sustainability and capacity to complete the project.

How to apply

Step 1: Contact Cultural Planner
- Email: minna.schendlinger@vancouver.ca
- Phone: 604-873-7211
Step 2: Submit Expression of Interest
- Small Grants deadline: March 4, 2026
- Cultural Infrastructure Grants deadline: March 4, 2026
Step 3: For Critical Assistance Capital Grants
- Submit application on ongoing basis

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

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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.