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Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations
Funding for heritage organizations reopening after COVID-19
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 29, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provided up to $100,000 to help heritage organizations reopen and continue caring for their collections during the COVID-19 recovery period. It supported operating activities and related costs for museums, archives, historic sites, and similar heritage institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 29, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business operations and activities that support the continuous care of heritage collections
- Activities that help institutions recover and reopen after the pandemic
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Applicant attestation
- Financial statements for 2019 or last pre-pandemic fiscal year
- Proof of legal status or unincorporated applicant form
- Proof of signing authority
- Direct deposit information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated and unincorporated organizations and groups
- Not-for-profit museums, archives, and historic sites
- Indigenous organizations and official language minority community organizations
- Municipal and university museums with a distinct budget
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a heritage collection
- Zoos, public libraries, aquaria, botanical gardens, artist-run centres, and virtual museums
- Federal, provincial, and territorial Crown corporations, agencies, and departments
- Non-profit organizations that support or manage a collection owned by a federal entity
Eligible expenses
- Ongoing operations and day-to-day collections management
- Salaries and wages
- Utilities, insurance, materials, and supplies
- Accessibility costs and Indigenous language translation
- Minor capital costs up to 10% of the amount awarded
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already covered by other government COVID-19 emergency or recovery measures
- Professional development activities and related travel
- Feasibility and market studies
- Travel and hospitality
- Taxes and other non-eligible government-covered expenses
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are assessed against the program’s evaluation criteria.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision after review.
- If funded as a contribution, a funding agreement is signed.
- Recipients may need to submit a final report and/or participate in results evaluation.
Additional information
- Applications were due November 29, 2021 and the intake is now closed.
- Applicants must have a heritage collection and public access through regular hours.
- Funding decisions are final once made.
- Recipients may need to acknowledge federal support publicly in both English and French.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations. 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 — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations?
This program provided up to $100,000 to help heritage organizations reopen and continue caring for their collections during the COVID-19 recovery period. It supported operating activities and related costs for museums, archives, historic sites, and similar heritage institutions.
How much funding can be received?
Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations program?
To be eligible for the Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations program, you must:
Manage a heritage collection.
Provide regular public access.
Meet the annual expense range.
What expenses are eligible under Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations?
Business operations and activities that support the continuous care of heritage collections
Activities that help institutions recover and reopen after the pandemic
Who can I contact for more information about the Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at PCH.info-info.PCH@canada.ca or by phone at 819-997-0055.
Where is the Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations available?
The Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations program is available across Canada.
Is the Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Museums Assistance Program — Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations is a Grant and Funding