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Community Heritage Investment Program
Funding for London heritage sector initiatives
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports museums, heritage organizations, and professionals in London, Ontario. It funds operational needs and project or program activities that strengthen heritage, public access, collaboration, and community engagement.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Museums
- Heritage organizations
- Heritage professionals
Who is not eligible
- Art galleries, artists, arts collectives, and arts festivals
- Organizations not located in London, Ontario
- Applicants seeking funding for completed projects
- Applicants using the program for fundraising or deficit reduction
- Applicants requesting capital-purpose funding
Eligible expenses
- Operational costs for approved heritage activities
- Project or program costs related to approved activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising events or fundraising projects
- Deficit reduction activities
- Capital costs, including land, fixtures, or physical facilities
- Projects already completed before approval
Eligible geographic areas
- London, Ontario
Activities funded
- Operational support for museums and heritage organizations
- Heritage projects or programs in London
- Initiatives that strengthen workforce development, professional development, and job creation in the sector
- Activities that improve public access to local heritage and cultural heritage
- Projects that encourage collaboration and public awareness of London’s heritage
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare the declaration, budget, and supporting documents.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the application through the electronic form only.
- Make sure the application is complete and submitted by the deadline.
- Step 3: Await review
- The application is reviewed by the CHIP Evaluation Committee.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the result.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Program and project declaration
- Program and project budget
- Most recent financial statements
- Resume and references
Selection criteria
- Merit
- Impact
- Viability
- Value
- Need
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CHIP Evaluation Committee.
- Applications are assessed using criteria such as merit, impact, viability, value, need, and other revenue sources.
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing.
- Successful applicants must comply with the program conditions and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Two funding streams are available: operational funding and project or program funding.
- Successful applicants must submit a funding report by April 30 of the following year.
- Applications must be submitted through the electronic form only.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Heritage Investment Program Program
What is the Community Heritage Investment Program?
This program supports museums, heritage organizations, and professionals in London, Ontario. It funds operational needs and project or program activities that strengthen heritage, public access, collaboration, and community engagement.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Heritage Investment Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Heritage Investment Program program, you must:
Based in London, Ontario
Museum, heritage organization, or professional
Heritage-related project or operations
What expenses are eligible under Community Heritage Investment Program?
Operational costs for approved heritage activities
Project or program costs related to approved activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Heritage Investment Program?
You can contact London Heritage Council (LHC).
Where is the Community Heritage Investment Program available?
The Community Heritage Investment Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Heritage Investment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Heritage Investment Program is a Grant and Funding