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Canadian Heritage Program
Support for Truth and Reconciliation initiatives
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The International Single Sport Event component now includes a 2026–2027 special intake, a January 15, 2027 strategic plan deadline, new required documents, and expanded eligible projects and expenses.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The International Single Sport Event component now includes a 2026–2027 special intake, a January 15, 2027 strategic plan deadline, new required documents, and expanded eligible projects and expenses.
Canadian Heritage funding rules updated
The Application guidelines for the International Single Sport Event component now show a special continuous intake for events taking place in 2026–2027, while the standard deadline remains at least 6 months before the event for requests up to $250,000 and at least 24 months before the event for requests over $250,000. The guidelines also now require a Four-Year Hosting Strategic Plan, with the first submission due on or before January 15, 2027, and they add a new multi-year support section for recurring events. Eligible projects and expenses were broadened: non-Olympic and non-Paralympic disciplines are now eligible for consideration, capital expenditures are now listed as eligible, administration costs remain capped at 15% of the funding request, and the guidance now includes additional eligible reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion expenses. Contact and submission instructions were also rewritten, including updated support guidance and email submission language.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
January 15, 2027
Location
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
An Indigenous government, band council, or tribal council, or its delegated authority.
See full eligibility
Overview
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation component of Commemorate Canada provides up to a maximum of $10,000 in funding to eligible recipients in Canada. It supports initiatives that increase awareness, commemorate September 30, and include community ceremonies, healing workshops, commemorative works, educational materials, or cultural and artistic initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Gatineau
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that increase awareness and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, and/or the history and legacy of residential schools.
- Initiatives that honour children who did not return home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.
- Initiatives that provide an opportunity for Survivors, families, and communities to share their stories and advance inter-generational healing and reconciliation.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- An Indigenous government, band council, or tribal council, or its delegated authority.
- An Indigenous not-for-profit organization or group.
- A for-profit Indigenous organization, provided the project will not result in income generation for your sole benefit.
- An Indigenous ad hoc committee formed for a specific project.
- An Indigenous-led institution including accredited programs.
Who is not eligible
- Private individuals and political parties.
- The federal government, its institutions and portfolio agencies.
- Non-Indigenous organizations without a letter of support.
Eligible expenses
- Project management and professional fees
- Honoraria for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, or speakers
- Event production, supplies, and equipment rental
- Marketing, communications, translation, and photography
- Travel within Canada and hospitality
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Project meets program objectives
- Budget is eligible, reasonable, and linked to activities
- Applicant has delivery capacity
- Expected reach and participation
- Partnerships, especially with Indigenous organizations
How to apply
- Contact the Program for an application form.
- Read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before completing the application.
- Complete, sign and date the Application Form; electronic signatures are accepted.
- Submit the application by email to commemorationpensionnats-commemorationresidentialschools@pch.gc.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Heritage Program Program
What is the Canadian Heritage Program?
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation component of Commemorate Canada provides up to a maximum of $10,000 in funding to eligible recipients in Canada. It supports initiatives that increase awareness, commemorate September 30, and include community ceremonies, healing workshops, commemorative works, educational materials, or cultural and artistic initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Heritage Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Heritage Program program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Heritage Program program, you must:
Indigenous organizations and groups are eligible
Non-Indigenous applicants may be considered in exceptional circumstances with an Indigenous partner and letter of support
Only one application may be submitted per project
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Heritage Program?
Initiatives that increase awareness and commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, and/or the history and legacy of residential schools.
Initiatives that honour children who did not return home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.
Initiatives that provide an opportunity for Survivors, families, and communities to share their stories and advance inter-generational healing and reconciliation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Heritage Program?
You can contact Foundation of Greater Montréal (FGM) by email at info@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canadian Heritage Program available?
The Canadian Heritage Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Canadian Heritage Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Heritage Program is a Grant and Funding