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Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories
Digital storytelling funding for Canadian heritage organizations
Latest source updateLast Update: July 6, 2026Latest change: The Digital Museums Canada application portal now states that applications are closed and that the next call for proposals will take place in 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: The Digital Museums Canada application portal now states that applications are closed and that the next call for proposals will take place in 2027.
Community Stories portal closed
The Digital Museums Canada application portal now says applications are closed and that the next Call for proposals will take place in 2027. Applicant register and login links were removed, leaving only an administrator login on the portal page. The Community Stories program page still shows the $25,000 investment amount and the 2027 Call for Proposals reference, but the active intake details previously shown for June 15, 2025 to December 1, 2025 are no longer visible on the portal source. The changes mainly affect application access, timing, and applicant guidance rather than funding terms.
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
December 1, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Digital Museums Canada’s Community Stories stream provides $25,000 to help museums and heritage, cultural, or Indigenous organizations create digital storytelling projects. Projects must be developed using MNC’s website-building platform and delivered in English and French, with additional support available for a third language.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a new digital storytelling website
- Development of a bilingual online story experience
- Development of a trilingual online story experience
Documents Needed
- Organization mandate
- Proof of legal status
- Project timeline
- Budget
- Letter of support
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Museums
- Heritage organizations
- Cultural organizations
- Indigenous organizations
- Galleries
- Archives
Who is not eligible
- Museums associations
- Professional associations
- Membership organizations
- Community centres
- Recreation centres
- Publishing organizations
Eligible expenses
- Translation and comparative review in English and French
- Third-language translation costs, plus the related allowance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Existing onsite or online exhibitions or products
- Institutional or corporate websites
- Digitization-only projects
- Commercial or fundraising projects
- Political, ideological, or religious projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Priority groups are reflected in program criteria and in evaluations by the Advisory Committee
- The goal is 25 percent representation of projects from priority groups
- This is at the discretion of the Advisory Committee and subject to the proposals received
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program guidelines
- Read the eligibility and application requirements
- Step 2: Create or access your account
- Register a new profile or log in to the online application platform
- Step 3: Complete the eligibility questionnaire
- Submit the organization’s mandate, legal status proof, and eligibility information
- Step 4: Prepare the application
- Answer the proposal questions and upload the required supporting documents
- Step 5: Submit online before the deadline
- Send the application through the MNC platform before December 1 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the call closes
- An independent advisory committee recommends projects for funding
- Applicants receive an award or regret letter
- Successful applicants sign a legally binding agreement
- Feedback calls may be available to unsuccessful applicants on request
Additional information
- DMC is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility within the sector.
- The program aims to strengthen access across the country, including rural and northern communities.
- Priority groups are reflected in program criteria and in Advisory Committee evaluations, with a goal of 25 percent representation of projects from priority groups.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories Program
What is the Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories?
Digital Museums Canada’s Community Stories stream provides $25,000 to help museums and heritage, cultural, or Indigenous organizations create digital storytelling projects. Projects must be developed using MNC’s website-building platform and delivered in English and French, with additional support available for a third language.
How much funding can be received?
Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories program?
To be eligible for the Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories program, you must:
Canadian museum or heritage organization
Public site or programming
Legally established for 1+ year
What expenses are eligible under Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories?
Creation of a new digital storytelling website
Development of a bilingual online story experience
Development of a trilingual online story experience
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories?
You can contact Digital Museums Canada (DMC) by email at proposals@digitalmuseums.ca.
Where is the Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories available?
The Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories program is available across Canada.
Is the Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital Museums Canada — Community Stories is a Grant and Funding