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Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada

Funding for key Canadian celebration activities

Offered by
Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 50,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Canadian not-for-profit organizations
See full eligibility

Overview

Celebrate Canada supports activities organized for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and Canada Day. It can fund eligible expenses up to 100% of costs, with grants up to $50,000 per fiscal year or contribution agreements for larger projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$50,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Environment
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Provincial

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Celebrate Canada 2026 intake dates announced

The Celebrate Canada program now shows its 2026 application intake window as October 1 to November 23, 2026.

See more

The Celebrate Canada funding page now lists the 2026 application intake period as October 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET to November 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The page previously said the intake was closed, so the application timeline has shifted to a defined open window.

Official source: canada.ca
October 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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

Who is not eligible

  • Federal, provincial, and territorial governments

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible project costs related to approved celebration activities

Activities funded

  • Activities organized for National Indigenous Peoples Day
  • Activities organized for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
  • Activities organized for Canadian Multiculturalism Day
  • Activities organized for Canada Day

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the application guidelines
    • Read the full guidelines before preparing your request.
  • Step 2: Access the funding portal
    • Create or log in to a Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account.
  • Step 3: Submit the online application
    • Complete and submit the application through the portal.

Documents Needed

  • Completed online application form
  • Review of the application guidelines
  • Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account access

Additional information

  • The program is currently closed to new applications.
  • Priority is given to events held on the designated celebration dates.
  • Some activities may take place up to five days before the Celebrate Canada period.
  • Canada Day activities must be held on July 1.

Official sources

Celebrate Canada funding program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada Program

What is the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada?

Celebrate Canada supports activities organized for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and Canada Day. It can fund eligible expenses up to 100% of costs, with grants up to $50,000 per fiscal year or contribution agreements for larger projects.

How much funding can be received?

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada program?

To be eligible for the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada program, you must: Eligible Canadian organization or institution Non-commercial business projects only Activities tied to designated celebration days

What expenses are eligible under Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada?

Eligible project costs related to approved celebration activities

Who can I contact for more information about the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada?

You can contact Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada.

Where is the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada available?

The Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada is a Grant and Funding