National Acadian Day funding

• The maximum amount that can be requested for organizing a National Acadian Day community celebration is $5,000.
• The total financial assistance received from all government sources must not exceed 100% of total eligible project-related costs.
• Administrative costs are eligible, but cannot exceed 15% of the total contribution.

• The applicant must be a Canadian not-for-profit organization, a Canadian business corporation with non-commercial projects, a Canadian educational institution, a Canadian municipal government or other municipal, provincial/territorial institution, or an Indigenous Peoples institution or organization.
• The project must be held on August 15 or the weekend before or after.
• The event must be free of charge and open to the public, with active promotion as a public event.

Who is eligible?

• Canadian not-for-profit organizations
• Canadian business corporations (for non-commercial projects)
• Canadian educational institutions
• Canadian municipal governments or other municipal institutions
• Indigenous institutions or organizations (including Inuit, Métis, Status and Non-Status peoples)
• Local band councils, tribal councils, or other local Indigenous governments or organizations (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)

Who is not eligible

• Federal, provincial, and territorial government entities.

Eligible expenses

• Promotional and communications expenses related to the event.
• Costs for entertainment, supplies, and equipment rental.
• Expenses for traditional food served at the celebration.
• Fireworks and light show costs.
• Administrative costs directly related to the project, including salaries, benefits, professional service fees, bank charges, and utilities (up to 15% of the total contribution).
• Reasonable travel and hospitality expenses within Canada, not exceeding government business travel rates.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations located anywhere in Canada.

• Alignment with the objectives and designated date of the Program.
• Use of Canadian symbols and partnerships within the project.
• Accessibility of the event location and ability to engage a broad, diverse audience.
• Expected participation and scope of community involvement.
• Completeness and detail of the application, including a balanced and realistic budget.

• Applicants must keep all records and documentation related to the funded project for five years to support possible audits or program evaluations.
• Public acknowledgement of Government of Canada support in both English and French is required for all funded projects' communications and promotion.
• Submitting false or unsupported information may result in repayment of funds and ineligibility for future funding for at least two years.
• Organizations must demonstrate compliance with anti-racism, workplace well-being, and official languages requirements as outlined in program guidelines.