How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Canada History Fund?

Canada History Fund is funded by Canadian Heritage

What are Canada History Fund's eligibility criterias?

Organization must have a mandate focused on Canadian history, civics, or public policy, or be a post-secondary educational institution. Applicants must demonstrate capacity and experience in delivering similar programming. For-profit businesses are not eligible.

Canada History Fund

Last Update: July 17, 2025

Canada

Supports national projects advancing knowledge of Canadian history and civics

Canada History Fund at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services

Grant Providers

Canadian Heritage

Status

Open

Overview of the Canada History Fund program

The Canada History Fund provides funding for up to 75% of project costs to support the development of learning materials, activities, and networks that promote knowledge of Canadian history, civics, and public policy. Eligible activities include creating educational resources, organizing conferences and workshops, launching digital platforms, and publishing research with a national reach.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding covers up to 75% of eligible project costs.
Administrative expenses are limited to a maximum of 15% of the total Canada History Fund contribution.
Total government assistance (federal, provincial, territorial, municipal) cannot exceed 100% of total eligible project costs.
For contributions of $250,000 or more, an audited financial report is required.

Eligible projects & activities

Production of learning materials related to Canada’s history, civics, and public policy.
Development of websites, mobile applications, or new media tools focused on Canadian history and public policy.
Organization of group activities such as conferences and workshops with a national reach.
Establishment and support of networks and partnerships related to Canadian history and civics.
Research and publication of works addressing current trends and public policy issues relevant to Canada.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 63,900

Expansion of solar panel installation for local animal shelter buildings

$ 49,000

Establishing a new food waste composting pilot program for restaurants

$ 47,000

Upgrading bakery with energy-efficient ovens and eco-packaging solutions

$ 82,500

Acquisition of advanced robotics to automate custom furniture woodworking

$ 55,000

Creating a digital platform for seniors’ mental health and social integration

$ 72,000

Launching an accessibility retrofit for theatre spaces and public programs

Eligibility criteria of the Canada History Fund program

The applicant must be an organization with a mandate focused on Canadian history, civics, or public policy, or a post-secondary educational institution.
The organization must demonstrate experience in delivering similar programming and be well positioned to undertake the proposed project.
The proposed project must have national reach.

Who is eligible?

Organizations with a mandate focused on Canadian history, civics, or public policy
Post-secondary educational institutions

Who is not eligible

Individuals (i.e., not-for-profit organizations or companies must apply, not private persons).
Federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal government entities.
Organizations that primarily deliver regional (non-national) programming.

Eligible expenses

Costs for the design, development, delivery, promotion, evaluation, and administration of eligible projects (up to 75% covered).
Administrative expenses directly related to the project, such as office supplies, telephone, Internet, utilities, postage, courier, photocopying/printing, and rent for office space (up to a maximum of 15% of the total contribution).
Essential donated goods and services measured at fair market value, considered as in-kind contributions (not reimbursable but can be counted towards project costs).

Eligible geographic areas

Eligible organizations must have national reach within Canada; projects with a regional, provincial, or local focus are not eligible.

Eligibility criteria of the Canada History Fund program

Significance of the project in the history/civics sector.
Alignment with the objectives of the Canada History Fund.
Capacity to reach a wide audience in both of Canada’s official languages.
Organization’s capacity to carry out the project.
Reasonableness and balance of the project budget (no surplus or deficit).

How to apply to the Canada History Fund program

Review eligibility and guidelines

Read the Canada History Fund Application Guidelines in full
Ensure your organization meets all eligibility requirements

Obtain application package

Contact the Canada History Fund to request an application package
Gather all required documents and forms

Prepare application documents

Complete, sign, and date the General Application Form
Complete the Canada History Fund Questionnaire
Prepare a detailed project budget with all sources of funding
Provide your organization's published mandate
Include proof of signing authority if necessary

Gather supporting documentation

Include additional documents if required (e.g., financial statements, proof of legal status if first-time applicant)
Ensure all forms and documents are complete and signed

Submit application package

Submit your complete application package via email before 11:59 p.m. local time on the deadline, or
If submitting by mail or in person, ensure it is postmarked or delivered no later than the deadline and contact the Fund in advance

Wait for review and decision

Await acknowledgment of receipt, typically sent within two weeks
Wait for application review by the committee and funding decision

Additional information

Funding is provided as a conditional contribution, requiring a signed agreement outlining terms and deliverables.
Administrative expenses are capped at 15% of the total contribution from the Canada History Fund.
Projects are expected to reflect the needs of diverse Canadians, including considerations of faith, culture, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Organizations must publicly acknowledge funding from the Government of Canada in both English and French in all communications materials.