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Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 3, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Provides funding for heritage organizations to develop and circulate travelling exhibitions across Canada. Maximum funding is $200,000 per project, for projects lasting up to 2 calendar years.
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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 : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 3, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research, design, and production of travelling exhibitions
- Circulation of exhibitions to one or more venues in Canada
Documents Needed
- General budget form
- Supporting documents
- Letters of intent from at least one Canadian venue, for development and production projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit Canadian museums
- Incorporated non-profit Canadian museum-sector service organizations
- Indigenous governing bodies and Indigenous organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments
- Crown corporations
- Federal agencies
Eligible expenses
- Project-related salaries, wages, and consultant fees
- Travel, shipping, rental, promotion, and communication costs
- Translation, education, catalog, and marketing materials
- Insurance, permits, audit fees, and other direct project costs
- Materials, supplies, and minor equipment costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Permanent or temporary exhibitions that do not travel
- Ongoing operations
- Collection acquisition costs, except for Indigenous rematriation or repatriation
- Conservation or restoration costs, except when directly tied to the project or Indigenous repatriation
- Proposal or application development costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Department of Canadian Heritage for eligibility.
- Projects are assessed against the program criteria and objectives.
- Funding is not guaranteed, even for eligible applicants.
- Applicants are notified of funding decisions.
- An approval process and funding conditions apply before money is provided.
Additional information
- The program is highly competitive.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a regional office before submitting.
- Products for the public must be developed in both official languages.
- Travelling art exhibitions must be retrospective or historical in perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage. 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 Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage?
Provides funding for heritage organizations to develop and circulate travelling exhibitions across Canada. Maximum funding is $200,000 per project, for projects lasting up to 2 calendar years.
How much funding can be received?
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage program?
To be eligible for the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage program, you must:
Eligible heritage organization
Travelling exhibition in Canada
Concept stage completed
What expenses are eligible under Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage?
Research, design, and production of travelling exhibitions
Circulation of exhibitions to one or more venues in Canada
Who can I contact for more information about the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage?
You can contact Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI).
Where is the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage available?
The Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage is a Grant and Funding