How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-04-30T23:59:59Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Commemorative Partnership Program?

Commemorative Partnership Program is funded by Government of Canada

Commemorative Partnership Program

Q: What are Commemorative Partnership Program's eligibility criterias?

Eligible for-profit organizations in Canada or abroad Project must commemorate achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada since 1867 Project must be of finite duration with clear start and end dates

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice

Commemorative Partnership Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $50,000
Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : April 1, 2025
Closing date : April 30, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the Commemorative Partnership Program program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Commemorative Partnership Program program

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 to the Commemorative Partnership Program program

Verify eligibility criteria

Review the eligibility requirements for applicants and projects
Ensure your project aligns with commemorative goals

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)

Prepare your application

Gather all required documents and project information
Prepare your application following the program's instructions

Submit your application

Complete and submit your application online
Contact the program by email if you have questions or need assistance

Monitor application status

Receive email confirmation of your submission
Track the status of your application via the online portal

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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