Open
Source verified August 10, 2026
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries
Funding for local heritage anniversaries
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage – Community Anniversaries funds local non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, and municipal bodies with up to 100% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $200,000. It supports non-recurring events marking the 100th anniversary or greater, in 25-year increments, including community art projects, restoration of objects, and community history books.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Non-recurring events that mark the 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years, of a significant local historical event or personality.
- Events that present the work of local artists, local artisans, local heritage performers or specialists, and local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural carriers.
- Events that actively involve members of the local community and are intended for, and accessible to, the general public.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local, non-profit organizations or groups
- Local band councils, local tribal councils, or other local Indigenous governments or equivalent organizations (First Nations, Inuit or Métis)
- Municipal administrations, municipal agencies, or public authorities of the municipality
Eligible expenses
- Eligible commemorative items and capital projects up to a maximum amount of $25,000.
How to apply
- Contact the nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage to request the Community Anniversaries Guidelines and application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitting an application does not guarantee that the project will be funded or that the amount requested will be awarded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries Program
What is the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries?
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage – Community Anniversaries funds local non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, and municipal bodies with up to 100% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $200,000. It supports non-recurring events marking the 100th anniversary or greater, in 25-year increments, including community art projects, restoration of objects, and community history books.
How much funding can be received?
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries program?
To be eligible for the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries program, you must:
Local, non-profit organizations or groups
Local Indigenous governments or equivalent organizations
Municipal administrations, municipal agencies, or municipal public authorities
What expenses are eligible under Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries?
Non-recurring events that mark the 100th anniversary or greater, in increments of 25 years, of a significant local historical event or personality.
Events that present the work of local artists, local artisans, local heritage performers or specialists, and local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural carriers.
Events that actively involve members of the local community and are intended for, and accessible to, the general public.
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries available?
The Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Communities through Arts and Heritage - Community Anniversaries is a Grant and Funding