Arts Infrastructure Program

To help improve spaces for artists and cultural activities, organizations can get support through the new $2-million Arts Infrastructure Program. Arts and cultural organizations, including Indigenous groups, will be eligible for up to $75,000 to improve arts and culture spaces or $40,000 to buy special equipment to support art programming.

Eligible organizations can apply for two categories of funding:

Capital Improvements

Building-based projects involving the purchase, construction, renovation, or expansion of an arts and/or cultural facility.  Funding is available up to $75,000.

Specialized Equipment AcquisitionProjects focused solely on the purchase of specialized equipment for long-term use and associated installation expenses. Funding is available up to $40,000.

Applications are open from August 17 to October 19, 2020.