Canadian Heritage
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Canada
Current ongoing intake, subject to limited funds and the program’s 2026–28 reorientation.
Ongoing intake; applications are accepted continuously. Current eligible-expense window is 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2028 while funds remain available.
- Eligible applicants
- Eligible applicants include incorporated not-for-profit arts or heritage organizations active for over two years, provincial or territorial governments and municipal administrations or agencies including post-secondary institutions, and Indigenous governing bodies or agencies with a demonstrated arts or heritage commitment. Federal departments/agencies, unincorporated organizations, for-profits and individuals are ineligible.
- Funding amount or limit
- Normally up to 50% of total eligible project expenses; exceptional circumstances may permit a higher percentage. Total government assistance cannot exceed 100% of project costs.
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- Acquisition of specialized equipment for arts or heritage spaces
- Renovation of arts or heritage cultural spaces
- Eligible physical-space improvements for creation, collaboration, presentation, preservation and exhibition
- Projects with expenses between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2028 while funds remain available
Verification note
The June 2026 official update confirms current acceptance of eligible 2026–28 expenses, ongoing applications, eligible organizations and the 50% normal limit.
Official sources
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