Celebrate Canada Funding Program

• Applicant Profile documents
• Delegation of signing authorities
• Most recent statutes and by-laws
• Most recent financial statements, if requesting $100,000 or more

Who is eligible?

• Canadian not-for-profit organizations
• Canadian business corporations with non-commercial projects
• Canadian educational institutions and municipal governments
• Indigenous Peoples institutions or organizations
• Local band councils, tribal councils, and other local Indigenous governments or organizations

Who is not eligible

• Federal, provincial, and territorial governments

Eligible expenses

• Promotional and communications expenses
• Entertainment, supplies, and equipment rental
• Administrative costs directly related to the project, up to 15%
• Travel and hospitality expenses within Canada
• Event-specific items such as cake, ceremonial food, and fireworks or light shows

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• General food, beverages, liquor permits, and food for planning teams or volunteers
• Facility rental when the organization owns the property
• Major infrastructure and equipment purchases
• Lobbying, advocacy, and activities or services outside Canada
• Prizes tied to contests or competitions

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada

• Alignment with program objectives and designated days
• Wider participation and inclusion of diverse groups
• Use of Canadian symbols and partnerships
• Accessibility, expected participation, and geographic location
• Complete application and balanced, realistic budget

• Step 1: Read the guidelines
  • Review the Application Guidelines in full before applying.
• Step 2: Access the portal
  • Create or log in to a Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account.
  • Complete the Applicant Profile if applying for the first time.
• Step 3: Prepare supporting information
  • Gather the required documents for the portal and the online application form.
• Step 4: Complete the online application
  • Fill out the application form in the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal and upload the required documents.
• Step 5: Submit before the deadline
  • Submit the complete application electronically through the portal before the deadline.

• Applications are reviewed by Canadian Heritage for eligibility.
• Eligible applications are assessed by a review committee against program priorities and available funds.
• Applicants receive an acknowledgment of receipt within two weeks.
• Funding decisions are final.
• Approved projects may be subject to a funding agreement and reporting requirements.

• When the application deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or statutory holiday, it is extended to the next working day.
• Administrative costs directly related to the project can be covered, up to a maximum of 15% of the total contribution.
• If the total funding received from all government sources exceeds eligible costs, excess funds must be returned.
• Applicants are required to publicly acknowledge federal financial support in both English and French in all communications materials related to the funded activity.