National Acadian Day funding

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.

• Step 1: Review Application Guidelines
  • Read the National Acadian Day funding Application Guidelines thoroughly to understand requirements and processes.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Package
  • Complete, sign, and date the Application Form, including Part J – Attestation.
  • Fill in the Direct Deposit Form.
  • If applying as an unincorporated group, complete the Unincorporated Applicant Acceptance of Responsibility Form.
  • Obtain proof of legal status, such as letters patent or incorporation documents.
• Step 3: Assemble Supporting Documents
  • Compile all required documents as detailed in the guidelines to ensure a complete application package.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Send the complete application package electronically to the designated email address: canada5k@pch.gc.ca.
  • Ensure your application is submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. local time on the deadline date specified.
• Step 5: Acknowledge Receipt and Follow Up
  • Expect acknowledgment of receipt within two weeks of submitting your application.
  • If no confirmation is received within 14 days, contact the Atlantic Regional Office at canada5k@pch.gc.ca.

• 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.