Cultural Spaces Canada

The Cultural Spaces Canada Program (CSC) contributes to improved physical conditions for artistic creativity, presentation and exhibition. It is designed to increase and improve access for Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and to museum collections, heritage displays and exhibitions. CSC supports the renovation and expansion/construction of arts and heritage facilities, and the acquisition of specialized equipment as well as preparation of feasibility studies for cultural infrastructure projects.

NEW! In January 2009, the Federal Government announced $60M over two years
(2009-2010 and 2010-2011) to support infrastructure for local and community cultural and heritage institutions. The program has temporarily increased its maximum level of support to 50% of eligible costs. It had previously been 33% or 40% (depending on project type).

For funding available in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, priority will be given to projects that clearly demonstrate a contribution to economic stimulation through immediate job creation and longer-term economic impacts. Submitted projects must be fully completed by March 31, 2011 to be considered for funding.

Eligible costs include those associated with renovation, expansion/construction, specialized equipment purchases or feasibility studies related to buildings for arts and heritage activities that are delivered in a professional manner.

Municipal or regional district governments are eligible to apply.

Applications can be submitted to the nearest Department of Canadian Heritage office at anytime throughout the year. Please refer to the Departmental website at http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/cntct/abbcyt/index-eng.cfm for office listings.

View the Application Guidelines and Application Form (Word 97-2003, 262KB).

For assistance with the funding application, contact Heritage Canada or the
RuralBC Secretariat.