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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program provides up to $25,000 to support Vancouver-based arts and cultural spaces with capital funding for space planning, building improvements, accessibility upgrades, and mentorship initiatives. The program aims to enhance the capacity and infrastructure of non-profit cultural organizations through targeted support for facility-related projects and knowledge sharing.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
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
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 24,650
Soundproofing rehearsal studios at community arts centre
$ 24,990
Upgrading lighting and seating at non-profit black box theatre
$ 24,200
Renovating gallery washrooms for barrier-free public access
$ 24,000
Partnering with architects for Indigenous-led space planning
$ 24,350
Mentorship to design inclusive art exhibition spaces
$ 24,600
Researching shared digital production lab for video artists


