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Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Supports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 14, 2008
Location
Canada
Overview
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Community Historical Anniversaries Programming provides up to $200,000 in funding to support communities across Canada in commemorating significant local historical events or personalities. Eligible activities include non-recurring events or programming that actively involve the community and showcase local artists, artisans, and historical heritage.
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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
Timeline
- Closing date : January 14, 2008
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commemorative events marking the 100th or greater anniversary (multiples of 25 years) of significant local historical events or notable local figures.
- Community celebrations that showcase and promote local historical heritage.
- Non-recurring tributes or programs featuring the involvement and presentations of local artists or artisans.
- Public heritage exhibitions or displays linked to a major historical anniversary within the community.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local, incorporated, non-profit organizations
- Unincorporated groups
- Band Councils, Tribal Councils, and other Aboriginal (First Nation, Inuit and Métis) governments and equivalent authorities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations of any kind.
- Individuals not associated with a group or organization.
- Governments and public authorities, except Band Councils and other Aboriginal organizations.
- Public institutions such as schools, universities, school boards, and public libraries.
Eligible expenses
- Recruitment, training, and support costs for local volunteers, including child care, food, and non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers.
- Performance fees and expenses for local artists, artisans, and performers for heritage activities.
- Exhibition fees and expenses for local artists and artisans, as well as expenses related to local exhibitions.
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses connected to the participation of historically significant local persons or their descendants, within reasonable limits and government guidelines.
- Publicity and translation costs aimed at attracting the local population.
- Production expenses, including equipment rental.
- Hall rental and venue preparation costs.
- Cost of a financial audit if the funding provided is $50,000 or more.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions across Canada
Selection criteria
- Local significance of the historical event or person being commemorated.
- Potential to increase community exposure to local historical heritage.
- Degree of involvement of volunteers and community members in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Level of support (financial or in-kind) from municipal government or equivalent authority.
- Reasonableness and justification of the project budget.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility
- Confirm your organization or group meets eligibility requirements
- Ensure your project commemorates a significant local historical anniversary (100 years or more, in multiples of 25 years)
- Verify your project is a non-recurring, one-time event
2
Gather required documents
- Gather required documents: General Application Form, completed questionnaire, project budget, and Confirmation of Support from municipal government or equivalent authority
- For incorporated applicants, include letters patent and bylaws or articles of association
- For unincorporated groups, provide signed Acceptance of Liability and articles of association if applicable
3
Prepare project details
- Prepare a detailed project description outlining objectives, proposed activities, and community involvement
- Ensure the project is open to the public and involves local volunteers
- List all confirmed and potential sources of funding
4
Complete the application package
- Complete all sections of the application package, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Attach all supporting documents as specified
- Double-check application for missing information or signatures
5
Submit your application
- Submit your full application before the posted deadline
- Keep a copy for your records
- Ensure the postmark or timestamp proves the submission date
6
Await results
- Wait for acknowledgment of receipt from Canadian Heritage
- Allow up to four months for application processing
Additional information
- Funding recipients must submit a final activity report upon project completion, with a template provided by Canadian Heritage.
- For contributions of $50,000 or more, an audited financial statement of the project is required at the end.
- Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible for consideration.
- All applicants must disclose confirmed and potential sources of funding for the proposed project.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming Program
What is the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming?
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Community Historical Anniversaries Programming provides up to $200,000 in funding to support communities across Canada in commemorating significant local historical events or personalities. Eligible activities include non-recurring events or programming that actively involve the community and showcase local artists, artisans, and historical heritage.
How much funding can be received?
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming 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 Historical Anniversaries Programming program?
To be eligible for the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming program, you must:
Local, incorporated, non-profit organizations or unincorporated groups
Band Councils, Tribal Councils, and other Aboriginal governments or equivalent authorities
Must have written support from the municipal government or equivalent authority
What expenses are eligible under Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming?
Commemorative events marking the 100th or greater anniversary (multiples of 25 years) of significant local historical events or notable local figures.
Community celebrations that showcase and promote local historical heritage.
Non-recurring tributes or programs featuring the involvement and presentations of local artists or artisans.
Public heritage exhibitions or displays linked to a major historical anniversary within the community.
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at pch-qc@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-222-2397.
Where is the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming available?
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming program is available across Canada.
Is the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming is a Grant and Funding