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Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

Q: Where is the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces available?

The Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program is available the province of British Columbia.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces?

You can contact City of Vancouver.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces. 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.