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Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports the creation and revitalization of Indigenous cultural spaces for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Funding can support planning, construction, renovation, retrofits, and related project activities, with a maximum of $10 million per year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of Indigenous cultural spaces
- Renovation of existing cultural spaces
- Retrofit of cultural spaces for safer and better access
- Construction of new cultural facilities and related spaces
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project description linked to program objectives
- Detailed project plan
- Detailed costing of relevant expenses
- Contact details for the applicant or representative organization
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit rights-bearing groups.
- Indigenous groups with a signed self-government agreement or modern treaty.
- Organizations acting as an agent or representative for an eligible Indigenous recipient.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not linked to an eligible Indigenous recipient.
- Spaces providing commercial services.
Eligible expenses
- Planning and project studies
- Construction, renovation, and retrofit costs
- Professional fees and honorariums
- Materials, labour, and related fixed capital costs
- Equipment, access, and health and safety-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Taxes eligible for rebate
- Commercial service spaces
- Costs incurred before conditional approval
- Legal fees
- Routine maintenance, overhead, and audit or evaluation costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- 11 provinces and territories
Selection criteria
- Type of construction, such as new build or renovation.
- Project readiness.
- Current condition of the space, for renovation projects.
- Cost-sharing and financial management capacity.
- Ability of the project to meet program objectives.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the project description and detailed project plan.
- Include detailed costing of relevant expenses.
- Step 2: Submit the proposal
- Send the completed application to the program using the required submission process.
- Step 3: Await assessment and decision
- The proposal is reviewed using the program’s priority ranking framework.
- Successful applicants move forward under a contribution agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed using a Priority Ranking Framework.
- Projects are reviewed against program objectives and other additional criteria.
- Approved recipients must meet the contribution agreement terms before payment.
- Progress, financial, performance, and final reports may be required after approval.
Additional information
- The program was a closed call for proposals.
- Funding recipients are working on completing their cultural space projects.
- A final report and financial statement are required.
- Reporting is intended to be kept to a minimum for smaller communities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program Program
What is the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program?
This program supports the creation and revitalization of Indigenous cultural spaces for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Funding can support planning, construction, renovation, retrofits, and related project activities, with a maximum of $10 million per year.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program program, you must:
Eligible Indigenous recipient or representative.
Cultural space project.
Aligned with program objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program?
Creation of Indigenous cultural spaces
Renovation of existing cultural spaces
Retrofit of cultural spaces for safer and better access
Construction of new cultural facilities and related spaces
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program?
You can contact Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) by email at CSICP-PECCA@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Where is the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program available?
The Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program is a Grant and Funding