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Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports the creation, preservation, and public access of cultural and scholarly records. It funds archives, libraries, organizations, and collaborative projects that strengthen knowledge access, preserve underrepresented materials, and support related technology and infrastructure.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preserving and making accessible cultural and scholarly records.
- Addressing gaps in the historical record.
- Creating and sustaining technology and infrastructure for knowledge preservation and access.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Archives and libraries.
- Organizations working to increase public access to knowledge.
- Collaborative projects focused on technology and infrastructure for knowledge preservation.
Processing and Agreement
- Organizations submit an inquiry through the Fluxx portal.
- Foundation staff review the inquiry against grantmaking priorities.
- If the project fits the program’s priorities, the organization is invited to submit a proposal.
- Some proposals may be considered for Officer approval when the grant amount is $150,000 or less.
Additional information
- Mellon does not accept unsolicited proposals.
- Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals through the Fluxx portal.
- A limited number of grants of $150,000 or less may be approved by the Foundation’s Officers.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Knowledge Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public Knowledge. 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 Public Knowledge?
This program supports the creation, preservation, and public access of cultural and scholarly records. It funds archives, libraries, organizations, and collaborative projects that strengthen knowledge access, preserve underrepresented materials, and support related technology and infrastructure.
Who is eligible for the Public Knowledge program?
To be eligible for the Public Knowledge program, you must:
Work aligned with current strategies.
Project must preserve or expand access to knowledge.
Collaborative technology projects are eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Public Knowledge?
Preserving and making accessible cultural and scholarly records.
Addressing gaps in the historical record.
Creating and sustaining technology and infrastructure for knowledge preservation and access.
Who can I contact for more information about the Public Knowledge?
You can contact The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Where is the Public Knowledge available?
The Public Knowledge program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Public Knowledge?
Public Knowledge is funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation