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Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions
Last Update: May 28, 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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed against set program criteria.
- The program is highly competitive.
- Funding requests typically exceed available resources.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the application guidelines.
- Contact the nearest regional office to discuss the project and eligibility.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather all supporting documents.
- Complete the General budget form.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the application electronically through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
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
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
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage?
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage is funded by Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program (MAP)