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Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada

Funding for national commemorative projects

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

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian not-for-profit organizations
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Overview

Funding supports national commemorations of significant Canadian historical figures, places, events, and achievements. It covers eligible commemorative projects that are free and accessible to the public, include an educational component, and take place in Canada.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Commemorate Canada intake closed

The Commemorate Canada program now shows the intake as closed, with the application deadline listed as October 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, and the 160th anniversary of Confederation exception removed.

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Commemorate Canada now shows funding status as closed. The application intake is closed, and the posted deadline was October 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The eligibility text also no longer includes the exception that previously allowed projects commemorating the 160th anniversary of Confederation in 2027.

Official source: canada.ca
October 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian not-for-profit organizations
  • Canadian for-profit organizations with non-commercial projects
  • Canadian public education establishments
  • Canadian provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and their institutions

Who is not eligible

  • Private individuals
  • Political parties
  • Federal departments, their institutions, and portfolio agencies

Eligible expenses

  • Educational and outreach materials, research, documentation, websites, exhibitions, forums, conferences, plaques and monuments
  • Promotion, marketing, communications, and translation
  • Professional fees for project management, coordination, and execution
  • Event and venue costs, including equipment and site rental and artist or performer fees
  • Project administration and travel in Canada

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects that are local in scope or take place outside Canada
  • Commemorations of living individuals
  • Fairs, festivals, and fundraising activities
  • Lobbying or advocacy activities
  • Major infrastructure projects and ongoing operating costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Commemorative initiatives recognizing national historical figures, places, events, symbols, anniversaries, and achievements
  • Projects that educate the public about Canadian history
  • National commemorative activities that engage broad audiences
  • Publicly accessible commemorations linked to significant anniversaries

How to apply

  • Step 1: Request application package
    • Contact the program to obtain the application package.
    • Read the application guidelines before starting.
  • Step 2: Complete application
    • Fill in, sign, and date the application form.
    • Prepare all required supporting documents.
  • Step 3: Submit application
    • Send the complete package by email.
    • You may also mail, courier, or hand-deliver the package to the nearest Department of Canadian Heritage office.
    • Fax submission is possible only after contacting the program.

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form
  • Project budget for each fiscal year
  • Signed previous-year financial statements
  • Direct deposit registration form with a void cheque
  • Supporting documents and letters of support, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Completeness of the application
  • Alignment with program objectives and impact
  • Relevance of the anniversary and related activities
  • Realistic and reasonable budget and detailed expenses
  • Diverse funding sources, confirmed partnerships, capacity, public reach, and applicant history

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a committee and compared with other requests based on available funding.
  • Past non-compliance on funded projects may affect the decision.
  • Applicants are notified in writing of the funding decision.
  • If approved as a contribution, a funding agreement is signed before payments are made.
  • Progress reports, a final report, and possibly a financial report may be required.

Additional information

  • The program is part of the Celebration and Commemoration Program.
  • Applications can be submitted by email, mail, courier, or in person.
  • The program intake is currently closed.
  • Applicants should contact the program to request an application package.

Official sources

Commemorate Canada

Program guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada Program

What is the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada?

Funding supports national commemorations of significant Canadian historical figures, places, events, and achievements. It covers eligible commemorative projects that are free and accessible to the public, include an educational component, and take place in Canada.

How much funding can be received?

Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

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

To be eligible for the Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada program, you must: Project must take place in Canada National significance and scope Free and public access

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

Educational and outreach materials, research, documentation, websites, exhibitions, forums, conferences, plaques and monuments Promotion, marketing, communications, and translation Professional fees for project management, coordination, and execution Event and venue costs, including equipment and site rental and artist or performer fees Project administration and travel in Canada

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

You can contact Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada.

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

The Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemorate Canada program is available across Canada.

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

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