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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides bursaries for museum professionals to support professional development. It funds eligible travel, accommodation, per diem, and registration costs for conferences, short courses, seminars, and workshops, with amounts up to $500, $600, or 50% of eligible expenses depending on the bursary type.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at short courses, seminars, and workshops.
- Participation in national or regional museum conferences.
- Specialized museum studies at national or international level.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Learning objectives
- Employer or institution letter of support
- Résumé or volunteer work statement
- Job description
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public, non-profit museums and related organizations
- Museum employees
- Full-time students in museum studies or related programs
- Volunteers with museum-related experience
Who is not eligible
- Conference presenters or speakers
- Employees of the Government of Canada, its agencies, and crown corporations
- Applicants for academic programs leading to a university degree or college diploma
- Applicants for completed learning activities
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Per diem
- Registration fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Institutional programs, including exhibition development or related research.
- Speakers or presenters at workshops, seminars, conferences, or symposia.
- Learning activities tied to a university degree or college diploma program.
- Completed learning activities.
- Employees of the Government of Canada, its agencies, and crown corporations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applications are assessed only after all required documents are received.
- Successful applicants receive payment after the event and after claim documents are submitted.
- Funding decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applications are not processed after the deadline.
- Funding is paid after the event, once claim documents are submitted.
- Supporting documents must be sent in PDF by email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CMA Bursary Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CMA Bursary Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CMA Bursary Program?
This program provides bursaries for museum professionals to support professional development. It funds eligible travel, accommodation, per diem, and registration costs for conferences, short courses, seminars, and workshops, with amounts up to $500, $600, or 50% of eligible expenses depending on the bursary type.
How much funding can be received?
CMA Bursary Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the CMA Bursary Program program?
To be eligible for the CMA Bursary Program program, you must:
Museum professionals or students
Relevant event in Canada
Meets experience requirements
What expenses are eligible under CMA Bursary Program?
Attendance at short courses, seminars, and workshops.
Participation in national or regional museum conferences.
Specialized museum studies at national or international level.
Who can I contact for more information about the CMA Bursary Program?
You can contact Canadian Museums Association (CMA) by email at bursaries@museums.ca or by phone at 613-567-0099 x222.
Where is the CMA Bursary Program available?
The CMA Bursary Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the CMA Bursary Program?
CMA Bursary Program is funded by Canadian Museums Association (CMA)