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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Funding Amount
Applicants can receive government funding support covering up to 50% of expenses to a maximum of $500k-$15M depending on the project type. Up to 75% coverage for rural and underserved communities.
Eligible Applicants
Non-profit organizations, provincial territories & municipalities, First Nations & other Indigenous communities/organizations, and broader public sector organizations.
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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.
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 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.
Program Deadline
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