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Shevchenko Foundation Grants
Support for Ukrainian Canadian cultural projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest change: The grants page now foregrounds contact details while the visible application timing text has been removed from the page view.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The grants page now foregrounds contact details while the visible application timing text has been removed from the page view.
Grant timing and contact details updated
The Grants page now shows the contact details and social links more prominently in the visible page content, including the Winnipeg mailing address, toll-free number 1-866-524-5314, local number 204-944-9128, and the grants email contact. The visible application timing text that previously appeared on the page is no longer shown, so the page now reads more like a general grants landing page with category links rather than a deadline-focused notice.
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
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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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
Activities funded
- Arts creation, production, and dissemination projects
- Education and language learning initiatives
- Community development and festival projects
- Heritage preservation, memorial, and history projects
- Film, music, theatre, visual arts, and literary projects
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 not-for-profit community organizations
- Canadian registered private businesses active primarily in Canada
- Canadian chartered educational institutions
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Canadian artists, collectives, groups, and institutions
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, unless a program states this explicitly.
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
- Step 1
- Review the program guidelines and confirm the project fits the stream.
- Prepare the required forms, budget, and supporting materials.
- Step 2
- Complete the registration form and project information.
- Gather references, organizational documents, and project attachments if required.
- Step 3
- Email the completed application as one PDF to the address listed in the program.
- Step 4
- Wait for the Foundation’s decision and follow the instructions in the award letter if approved.
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.
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 creation, production, and dissemination projects
Education and language learning initiatives
Community development and festival projects
Heritage preservation, memorial, and history projects
Film, music, theatre, visual arts, and literary projects
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.
Is the Shevchenko Foundation Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Shevchenko Foundation Grants is a Grant and Funding