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Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
Free coaching support for heritage community groups
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides free professional coaching support for heritage-focused community groups. It supports fundraising, revenue generation, sponsorship, business planning, marketing and communications, and advocacy for historic places.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible 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
- 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
- Fundraising support
- Revenue generation planning
- Sponsorship development
- Business planning
- Marketing and communications advice
- Advocacy support
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Organization and historic place details
- Proof of charitable or nonprofit status
- Project contact information
- Board authorization confirmation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Nonprofits incorporated in Canada
- First Nations, Métis, or Inuit governments
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not registered charities, nonprofits, or Indigenous governments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- No actual cash funding is provided.
Selection criteria
- Strength of the coaching need
- Demonstrated capacity to use the support
- Stage of work already underway
- Leadership endorsement of the initiative
- Priority may be given to small volunteer-run organizations
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the application guidelines before applying.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Fill out the application form with organization, project, and coaching details.
- Confirm board authorization for the application.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed form by email to the National Trust.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed monthly.
- Successful applicants receive coaching support after approval.
- Coaching is generally delivered in the following four months.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed monthly on an ongoing basis.
- Coaching is typically delivered over four months.
- The support is provided by seasoned professionals.
- Previous recipients may re-apply one year after completing their grant.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant Program
What is the Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant?
This program provides free professional coaching support for heritage-focused community groups. It supports fundraising, revenue generation, sponsorship, business planning, marketing and communications, and advocacy for historic places.
How much funding can be received?
Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant program?
To be eligible for the Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant program, you must:
Registered charity, nonprofit, or Indigenous government
Connected to a historic place
Able to benefit from coaching
What expenses are eligible under Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant?
Fundraising support
Revenue generation planning
Sponsorship development
Business planning
Marketing and communications advice
Advocacy support
Who can I contact for more information about the Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant?
You can contact National Trust for Canada (NTC).
Where is the Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant available?
The Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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