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Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 600,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 31, 2025
- Closing date : June 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The program provides indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions in Canadian cultural institutions. It supports exhibitions that meet the program’s value and venue requirements, including domestic and international touring exhibitions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 600,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 31, 2025
- Closing date : June 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Domestic travelling exhibitions shown in at least two Canadian provinces
- International travelling exhibitions with at least one Canadian venue
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Facilities Evaluation Form, if required
- Appendix 2 for objects borrowed from Canada, if applicable
- Appendix 3 for objects borrowed from outside Canada, if applicable
- Appendix 9 transit table
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Museums
- Art galleries
- Archives
- Libraries
- Other publicly owned cultural institutions in Canada
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Loss or damage outside Canada
- Normal wear and tear or gradual deterioration
- Vermin, radioactive contamination, war, strikes, riots, or civil commotion
- Unapproved repair, restoration, or retouching
- Willful misconduct or gross negligence
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- At least two Canadian provinces for domestic exhibitions
- At least one Canadian venue for international exhibitions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Indemnity is assessed against risk management criteria.
- Only complete applications are considered.
- An indemnity agreement is required before coverage begins.
- The Program may review claims and disputes under the regulations.
Additional information
- Facilities approval remains valid for 5 years if unchanged.
- A self-assessment tool is available for first-time and returning applicants.
- Applications are accepted twice a year.
- The Program may request additional risk mitigation measures.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program. 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 Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program?
The program provides indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions in Canadian cultural institutions. It supports exhibitions that meet the program’s value and venue requirements, including domestic and international touring exhibitions.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program Funds up to $600,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 1, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program program?
To be eligible for the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program program, you must:
Qualifying Canadian institution
Eligible travelling exhibition
Minimum value threshold
What expenses are eligible under Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program?
Domestic travelling exhibitions shown in at least two Canadian provinces
International travelling exhibitions with at least one Canadian venue
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at dgpindemnisation-dghbindemnification@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program available?
The Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program program is available across Canada.