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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) - Vancouver - British Columbia - Canada
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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)

Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
City of Vancouver
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

The Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) program provides matching grants of up to $250,000 to support capital projects such as the acquisition, renovation, or expansion of Vancouver-based arts and cultural facilities. Eligible activities include space planning and research, as well as building-based improvements to strengthen the city's cultural infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Vancouver
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Space planning and research for arts and cultural facilities.
  • Acquisition, renovation, or expansion of cultural infrastructure.
  • Building improvements and accessibility upgrades.
  • Mentorship projects supporting planning, knowledge sharing, and capacity building related to cultural spaces.
  • Urgent building life-safety upgrades and critical repairs to cultural space infrastructure.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Vancouver-based non-profit cultural societies
  • Vancouver-based cultural co-operatives
  • Federally-registered charitable organizations with a culture-first mandate
  • xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) non-profit organizations
  • Urban Indigenous non-profit organizations in Vancouver

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations whose primary purpose involves childcare, education, employment, health care, recreation, religion, social services, or sports.
  • Companies or organizations not based within the Vancouver city limits.
  • Organizations without an arts and cultural mandate or that do not align with program goals and priorities, including reconciliation, cultural equity, and accessibility.
  • Organizations with three or more open capital grants for incomplete projects.
  • Residential housing providers and home-based businesses.

Eligible expenses

  • Space planning and research costs for cultural facilities.
  • Acquisition (purchase) expenses for arts and cultural facilities.
  • Renovation or expansion costs of cultural spaces.
  • Building improvements and accessibility upgrades.
  • Mentorship costs related to planning, knowledge sharing, and capacity building for cultural spaces.
  • Urgent building life-safety upgrades and critical repairs.
  • Permit fee costs for renovation, construction, or change of use permits (with landlord approval).
  • Building code consultation fees for time-sensitive projects.
  • Facility operating costs for organizations providing affordable space to artists and cultural organizations.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Organizations based within the city limits of Vancouver.

Additional information

  • Intake dates for upcoming years are yet to be determined; check the official program page for updates.
  • Previous years’ grant recipients and details about allocated amounts are available for review through accessible PDF records.
  • Supporting documents such as sample financial statements and a final report template are provided for applicants.
  • There are information guides available for both capital and operating grants, including glossaries of key terms.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG). 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 - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)?

The Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) program provides matching grants of up to $250,000 to support capital projects such as the acquisition, renovation, or expansion of Vancouver-based arts and cultural facilities. Eligible activities include space planning and research, as well as building-based improvements to strengthen the city's cultural infrastructure.

How much funding can be received?

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) program?

To be eligible for the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) program, you must: No relevant eligibility for for-profit businesses; only non-profit, charitable, or Indigenous organizations are eligible.

What expenses are eligible under Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)?

Space planning and research for arts and cultural facilities. Acquisition, renovation, or expansion of cultural infrastructure. Building improvements and accessibility upgrades. Mentorship projects supporting planning, knowledge sharing, and capacity building related to cultural spaces. Urgent building life-safety upgrades and critical repairs to cultural space infrastructure.

Where is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) available?

The Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)?

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG) is funded by City of Vancouver

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