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Preservation Projects
Supports archiving and preservation of recorded sound heritage
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 2, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This funding supports archiving and preserving recorded sound heritage of the Americas. It offers up to $5,000 for assistance/assessment/consultation and up to $20,000 for preservation implementation activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 2, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preservation implementation projects that enhance the ability to preserve recorded sound collections.
- Planning, assessment, and preparation of recorded sound collections to be archived and preserved.
- Preservation assistance activities, including assessment and consultation related to recorded sound collections.
Documents Needed
- Completed online Letter of Inquiry
- Project contact information and overview
- Project description (including historical significance, uniqueness and/or at-risk status, and any existing project partners and/or financial support)
- Intended dissemination plan
- Brief biographies of key personnel
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations
- Individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Americas
- North America (for Preservation Implementation category)
Additional information
- The program focuses on the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas.
- The Archiving and Preservation area includes two distinct funding categories.
- Applicants must describe an intended dissemination plan for the project.
- Applicants must provide brief biographies of key personnel as part of the inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Preservation Projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Preservation Projects. 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 Preservation Projects?
This funding supports archiving and preserving recorded sound heritage of the Americas. It offers up to $5,000 for assistance/assessment/consultation and up to $20,000 for preservation implementation activities.
How much funding can be received?
Preservation Projects Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Preservation Projects program?
To be eligible for the Preservation Projects program, you must:
Recorded sound preservation focus
Fits an eligible funding category
Includes a dissemination plan
What expenses are eligible under Preservation Projects?
Preservation implementation projects that enhance the ability to preserve recorded sound collections.
Planning, assessment, and preparation of recorded sound collections to be archived and preserved.
Preservation assistance activities, including assessment and consultation related to recorded sound collections.
Where is the Preservation Projects available?
The Preservation Projects program is available across Canada.
Is the Preservation Projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Preservation Projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Preservation Projects?
Preservation Projects is funded by GRAMMY Museum (GRAMMY)
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