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Celebration and Commemoration Program - Celebrate Canada
Funding for key Canadian celebration activities
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
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.
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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 : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Review of the application guidelines
- Canadian Heritage Funding Portal account access
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
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.
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?
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
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