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Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators
Support for young conservation internship projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 to support conservation internships for young graduates in Canada. It funds museum, gallery, artist-run centre, or Indigenous cultural centre projects that strengthen learning, mentorship, and professional development in visual arts conservation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conservation internship projects for young graduates.
- Formal supervised internships.
- Informal learning projects in conservation.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal summary and working title.
- Project objectives, method, outcomes, and work plan.
- Complete budget proposal and sources of support.
- Supervisor or project lead name and CV.
- Evaluation and skills development plan.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Museums
- Art galleries
- Artist-run centres
- Indigenous cultural centres
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Institutions outside Canada
- Organizations not active in visual arts or museum-related conservation
Eligible expenses
- Intern stipends.
- Travel and material costs.
- Costs related to participation in the CMA National Congress.
- Other approved project expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee of experienced visual arts conservation professionals.
- Committee decisions are final.
- If selected, the institution must recruit interns through a transparent and fair process.
- The internship opportunity must also be posted on the CMA online jobs site.
Additional information
- Applications are currently not being accepted because the award is under review.
- The award may be granted to one project or split between two proposals.
- Selected institutions must post the internship opportunity on the CMA online jobs site.
- The selection committee’s decisions are final.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators. 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 Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators?
This program provides up to $15,000 to support conservation internships for young graduates in Canada. It funds museum, gallery, artist-run centre, or Indigenous cultural centre projects that strengthen learning, mentorship, and professional development in visual arts conservation.
How much funding can be received?
Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators program?
To be eligible for the Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators program, you must:
Canadian not-for-profit institution
CMA member in good standing
Can support a conservation internship
What expenses are eligible under Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators?
Conservation internship projects for young graduates.
Formal supervised internships.
Informal learning projects in conservation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators?
You can contact Canadian Museums Association (CMA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators available?
The Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators program is available across Canada.
Is the Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators is a Wage Subsidies And Interns