Fonds du Canada pour les espaces culturels

📋 Eligible Entities - Non-profit organizations (primary eligible applicants) - Charitable organizations with arts and heritage mandates - Arts councils and cultural organizations - Museums and heritage institutions - Performance venues and galleries - Educational institutions with arts/heritage programming - Indigenous communities and organizations - Municipal and local governments (in partnership with eligible organizations) Note: For-profit businesses are generally ineligible unless operating as a designated cultural entity --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: Up to 50% of eligible project costs - Maximum Award: Varies by project scope (typically $500,000–$2,000,000 range depending on program stream) - Matching Requirement: Applicant must secure remaining 50% from other sources (other grants, fundraising, institutional funds, in-kind contributions) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Currency: Canadian dollars - Project Cost Minimum: Typically $100,000+ in total eligible expenses --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Construction & Renovation: - Building improvements and structural work - Accessibility upgrades and universal design features - HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems - Interior finishing and fit-out Infrastructure for Arts & Heritage: - Climate control for preservation - Exhibition and display systems - Performance infrastructure (staging, acoustics) - Storage facilities for collections Technology & Systems: - Digital systems for presentation - Security and fire protection systems - Lighting and sound equipment (if integrated into renovation) Professional Fees: - Architectural and engineering services - Project management and consulting - Heritage assessments and preservation planning NOT Eligible: - Operational costs or programming - Artistic fees or honorariums - Equipment not permanently affixed to space - Land acquisition - Furnishings (unless built-in) --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones Eligibility Requirements: - Organization must demonstrate clear arts/heritage mandate - Project must serve public benefit and community access - Space must