Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Upcoming changes to funding programs

Canadian Heritage’s 2024-2025 Departmental Plan was tabled on February 29, 2024.

Changes to certain programs, as outlined in the Departmental Plan, will come into effect starting on April 1, 2024, at the earliest.

The Department will communicate with program clients and key stakeholders, as appropriate, regarding these changes. More information will also be available on the webpages of affected programs in the coming weeks.

Important update for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Please note that updates have been made to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) is in high demand and available program funding is very limited for the current and next fiscal years. Requests for funding have exceeded the available resources. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact a CCSF advisor at the nearest Canadian Heritage regional office before submitting an application.

The CCSF supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation. The Fund supports renovation and construction projects, the acquisition of specialized equipment and feasibility studies related to cultural spaces.

The CCSF is supporting cultural infrastructure projects across the country. Find out where they are in your region through the Investing in Canada Plan Project Map.

Who can apply

The following organizations are eligible for funding:

  • a not-for-profit arts and/or heritage organization operating in a professional manner, incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, or under the equivalent provincial or territorial legislation
    • applicants must demonstrate that they have been active in the execution of their arts and/or heritage mandate for at least the previous 2 years, and that their programming is accessible to all Canadians
  • a not-for-profit arts and/or heritage organization, incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, or under the equivalent provincial or territorial legislation, that is proposing the development and management of a creative hub
  • a provincial/territorial government, a municipal administration, one of their agencies
  • an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) governing body and their agencies, that has historically demonstrated its support to professional artistic or heritage activities, including Indigenous cultural practice in their community.

Federal organizations and Crown Corporations are not eligible for funding.

Application deadline

The CCSF receives applications on an ongoing basis.

How to apply

Interested applicants should contact a CCSF program officer at their nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage prior to submitting an application.

Contact us

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Department of Canadian Heritage
15 Eddy St
Gatineau QC  J8X 4B3
Email
Please contact the nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage
Telephone
1-866-811-0055
Call Monday to 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Video relay service (VRS)
You can use free VRS services (ASL and LSQ) to provide us your feedback or questions.
TTY
1-888-997-3123 (toll-free)

Regional offices of the Department of Canadian Heritage

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