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Shevchenko Foundation Grants
Support for Ukrainian Canadian cultural projects
Latest source updateLast Update: October 5, 2026Latest change: The Heritage Pillar Exhibits and Related Programs guide now sets out eligible applicant types, eligible project activities, exclusions, and a detailed application checklist.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 5, 2026
Latest change: The Heritage Pillar Exhibits and Related Programs guide now sets out eligible applicant types, eligible project activities, exclusions, and a detailed application checklist.
Heritage Pillar exhibits program criteria published
The newly published Heritage Pillar – Exhibits and Related Programs guide now identifies eligible organization types, requires an organization-named bank account, and sets grant-specific assessment priorities such as feasibility, realistic budgets, and outside financial or in-kind support. It also defines eligible exhibit and related public-program activities while excluding ongoing annual operating programming, maintenance costs, and yearly overhead, and it newly lays out the required application package, including the organizational profile, project proposal, budget, board list, financial statements, support materials, and letters of commitment and support.
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Shevchenko Foundation Grants support Canadian individuals and organizations advancing Ukrainian Canadian culture, heritage, education, community development, arts, film, music, theatre, visual arts, and commemorative projects across Canada. Funding can support creation, exhibitions, performances, publications, recordings, training, exhibitions, research, and related project expenses.
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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
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Arts projects, including dance, film and media, literary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts
- Education projects and bursaries for language study
- Community development projects and festivals
- Heritage preservation projects, including collections management, exhibits and programs, and history of Ukrainians in Canada
- Canadian WWI Internment Legacy projects that commemorate and recognize the experiences of ethno-cultural communities affected by First World War Internment operations
Documents Needed
- Completed grant registration form
- Project proposal
- Project budget
- Résumé or organizational profile
- Support letters and project materials, where required
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian organizations
- Individuals with Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status
Who is not eligible
- Ukrainian Newcomer, Ukrainian International Student, and Ukrainian Refugee living in Canada temporarily under the CUAET program are not eligible to apply for a grant and to receive funds from the Shevchenko Foundation.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and salaries related to the project
- Travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs directly linked to the project
- Equipment, facility, rental, and supply costs
- Promotion, marketing, and communications costs
- Recording, production, distribution, and publication costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operating and overhead expenses
- General living allowances
- Projects for degrees or diplomas
- Projects benefiting an organization instead of an individual, where not allowed
- Radio broadcasts, podcasts, print publications, and ongoing education programming, where specifically excluded
Selection criteria
- Clarity of project goals and responsibilities
- Alignment with the Foundation’s mission and priorities
- Feasibility and financial viability
- Potential to strengthen Ukrainian Canadian culture and community
- Partnerships, innovation, and public reach
How to apply
- Submit everything that you have on time, even if your application materials are incomplete.
Processing and Agreement
- New applications will not be reviewed by the Board until all Final Reports have been received for previous funds disbursed for past grant applications.
- Applicants who are applying for more than one grant in the calendar year can do so only when the Final Report on the first project has been approved by the Shevchenko Foundation.
- Applications for projects that are phased over more than one year will be accepted, with funding granted in phases, subject to meeting annual reporting requirements.
- For the April 1 deadline, the Board of Directors finalizes its allocations at the end of June, and cheques are issued to successful grantees in mid-July.
- For the October 1 deadline, the Board of Directors finalizes its allocations at the end of November, and cheques are issued to successful grantees in mid-December.
Additional information
- The Shevchenko Foundation does not provide support letters to grantees with which to approach other potential funders or partners.
- The Shevchenko Foundation does not claim any copyright on projects receiving funding, unless an express agreement is otherwise reached.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shevchenko Foundation Grants Program
What is the Shevchenko Foundation Grants?
The Shevchenko Foundation Grants support Canadian individuals and organizations advancing Ukrainian Canadian culture, heritage, education, community development, arts, film, music, theatre, visual arts, and commemorative projects across Canada. Funding can support creation, exhibitions, performances, publications, recordings, training, exhibitions, research, and related project expenses.
How much funding can be received?
Shevchenko Foundation Grants Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Shevchenko Foundation Grants program?
To be eligible for the Shevchenko Foundation Grants program, you must:
Canadian applicants only
Ukrainian Canadian connection
Apply before project start
What expenses are eligible under Shevchenko Foundation Grants?
Arts projects, including dance, film and media, literary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts
Education projects and bursaries for language study
Community development projects and festivals
Heritage preservation projects, including collections management, exhibits and programs, and history of Ukrainians in Canada
Canadian WWI Internment Legacy projects that commemorate and recognize the experiences of ethno-cultural communities affected by First World War Internment operations
Who can I contact for more information about the Shevchenko Foundation Grants?
You can contact Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko by email at grants@shevchenkofoundation.ca or by phone at 1-866-524-5314.
Where is the Shevchenko Foundation Grants available?
The Shevchenko Foundation Grants program is available across Canada.