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Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement
Funds Canada-France museum exchange projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports Canada-France museum cooperation projects with up to $50,000 per project. It funds joint exchange missions and related activities that strengthen museum skills, partnerships, and heritage access.
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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 : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Joint exchange missions for museum cooperation
- Workshops, seminars, internships, and other professional development activities
- Structured work placements and joint exhibition development activities
- Innovation, experimentation, and sharing of professional or technical expertise
- Research exchange missions on heritage or museological topics
Documents Needed
- Application Form
- Project Budget Form
- Cooperation Agreement signed by both parties
- Supporting documents listed in the application checklist
- Most recent financial statements
- Disclosure regarding former public office holders or public servants
- Available quotes to justify procurement costs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit Canadian museums
- Incorporated non-profit Canadian museum service organizations
- Indigenous governing bodies and Indigenous organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments
- Crown corporations
- Federal agencies
Eligible expenses
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and incidental expenses
- Incremental administration costs related to the mission
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction, mounting, presentation, or circulation of an exhibition
- Salaries and wages of participants
- Travel costs linked to participant professional development activities
- Expenses incurred before the application deadline
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- France
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed for eligibility and project-related expenses.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by a joint committee of Canada and France.
- Recommended applications are submitted to both governments for approval.
- Funding decisions are final.
- Recipients may need to submit reports and comply with funding conditions.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted by eligible partners in both countries.
- The application package may be submitted electronically, by mail, courier, or hand-delivery.
- Applications are reviewed by a joint Canada-France committee before approval.
- Funded recipients may have to acknowledge Government of Canada support in English and French.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement. 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 - Canada-France Agreement?
Supports Canada-France museum cooperation projects with up to $50,000 per project. It funds joint exchange missions and related activities that strengthen museum skills, partnerships, and heritage access.
How much funding can be received?
Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement program?
To be eligible for the Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement program, you must:
Eligible Canadian museum or heritage organization
At least one paid professional staff member
Joint Canada-France project
What expenses are eligible under Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement?
Joint exchange missions for museum cooperation
Workshops, seminars, internships, and other professional development activities
Structured work placements and joint exhibition development activities
Innovation, experimentation, and sharing of professional or technical expertise
Research exchange missions on heritage or museological topics
Who can I contact for more information about the Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement?
You can contact Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI).
Where is the Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement available?
The Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement program is available across Canada.
Is the Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Museums Assistance Program - Canada-France Agreement is a Grant and Funding