Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Receive up to $500,000 to $15M in Government Funding.

The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) is a $54M federal government funding program that provides support for projects that improve the physical condition of arts and heritage collaboration, creation, presentation, and exhibition spaces. These infrastructure improvements should also increase access to Canadian arts and culture.

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Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Amount of Funding

Successful applicants for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund may receive:

  • Up to 50% of expenses to a maximum of $500k-$15M;
  • Funding depends on the project type; and
  • Applicants in rural and underserved communities may receive up to 75% coverage.
Amount of Funding from the Canadian Government

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants will meet the following criteria:

  • Non-profit organizations;
  • Provincial territories & municipalities;
  • First Nations & other Indigenous communities/organizations; and
  • Broader public sector organizations.
  • Underserved communities may be identified as the following:
    • Official-language minority communities;
    • Indigenous communities; and
    • ethnocultural communities.
Eligible Applicants for Canadian Government Funding

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Eligible Projects

Eligible projects for the CCSF must meet the following requirements to be approved for funding:

  • Projects must be oriented towards one of three core intents:
    • Constructing or renovating arts and heritage facilities or creative hubs;
    • Acquiring specialized equipment; or
    • Conducting feasibility studies for constructing or renovating arts and heritage facilities or creative hubs.
  • Project related expenses may be cash and in-kind value may include:
    • Administrative costs if they are necessary for the project;
    • Salaries;
    • Carrying costs;
    • Calls for tender;
    • Services to be provided in both French and English; and
    • project audit costs.
Eligible Expenses for Canadian Government Funding

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)

Program Deadline

Ongoing application intake will continue to accept applications until the government funding pool is depleted.
No formal deadlines have been specified at this time.

Program Deadline for Canadian Government Funding
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