Commemorative Partnership Program
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The Commemorative Partnership Program offers funding of up to $50,000 to support organizations in commemorating the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada through remembrance initiatives, including community engagement activities and war memorial projects. Eligible activities include developing commemorative materials, organizing commemorative events, and constructing or restoring community war memorials.
Financing terms and conditions
- Funding up to $25,000 for Persian Gulf Veterans community engagement or war memorial projects (deadline: 31 March 2026).
- Funding up to $5,000 for local community engagement projects; up to $10,000 for regional projects (applications accepted year-round).
- Funding up to $10,000 for small community war memorial restoration projects (applications accepted year-round).
- Funding up to $25,000 for new construction or large restoration of community war memorials for projects between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.
- For community war memorial projects in Indigenous communities, reimbursement up to 100% of eligible costs, capped at $50,000.
- Funding up to $50,000 for No. 2 Construction Battalion commemorative projects between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.
Activities funded
- Execution of community engagement initiatives focused on remembering those who served Canada.
- Creation or distribution of commemorative materials celebrating the achievements and sacrifices of veterans.
- Construction, restoration, or expansion of community war memorials.
- Projects specifically commemorating the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion, through community engagement or memorial development.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 47,000
Restoration of cenotaph and unveiling ceremony with local veterans
$ 34,000
Community engagement week with veterans and school workshops
$ 47,000
Restoration and expansion of a rural war memorial with garden
$ 47,500
Bilingual commemorative art installation celebrating women veterans
$ 37,000
Digital storytelling project capturing local veterans' oral histories
$ 44,000
Interactive exhibit on No. 2 Construction Battalion at local museum
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a non-profit or for-profit organization, or a provincial, territorial, or municipal government, either in Canada or abroad.
- The project must commemorate the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada since Confederation (1867).
- The project must have a defined start and end date.
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Canadian provinces
- Canadian territories
- Canadian municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals seeking funding as private persons.
- Federal organizations or agencies.
Eligible expenses
- Only expenses incurred from the date of receipt of a request until the end of the agreement period can be considered for reimbursement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations located in Canada or abroad.
- Canadian provinces, territories, and municipalities.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility criteria
- Review the eligibility requirements for applicants and projects
- Ensure your project aligns with commemorative goals
2
Select funding stream
- Consult the program guidelines relevant to your project type
- Select the appropriate funding stream (Community Engagement, Community War Memorial, or No. 2 Construction Battalion)
3
Prepare your application
- Gather all required documents and project information
- Prepare your application following the program's instructions
4
Submit your application
- Complete and submit your application online
- Contact the program by email if you have questions or need assistance
5
Monitor application status
- Receive email confirmation of your submission
- Track the status of your application via the online portal
6
Receive funding decision
- Await written notification of the funding decision
- Decisions are typically communicated within 12 weeks of the application deadline
Additional information
- Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
- Funding decisions are typically communicated within 12 weeks of the application deadline, if the application is complete.
- Only expenses incurred after the application receipt date may be considered for reimbursement; completed projects do not qualify.
- If additional information needs to be added after submission, applicants must contact the program by email, as online edits are not permitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Commemorative Partnership Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Commemorative Partnership 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.
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