Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business to secure funding for projects that preserve, manage, and present Indigenous cultural heritage. You can receive financial support to enhance your museum's offerings and ensure the rich history of Indigenous communities is well-represented and preserved.
What You Get
- Funding for preservation projects
- Support for management and presentation initiatives
- Priority consideration if your project benefits Indigenous communities
Why Apply?
- Government-backed funding ensures reliability and support.
- Flexible use of funds for various heritage-related projects.
- Easy application process through the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
By being approved, you can significantly enhance your museum's capabilities and contribute to the preservation of Indigenous heritage. The program is designed to be accessible, making it straightforward for eligible businesses like yours to qualify.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage.
- Management and presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage.
- Projects that benefit Indigenous communities.
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used for activities directly related to the preservation, management, and presentation of Indigenous cultural heritage.
- Funds cannot be used for general operational costs, unrelated projects, or activities that do not directly support Indigenous heritage.
Repayment Terms:
- As this is a grant, there is no repayment required.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.
Qualifications
Must be one of the following:
- Indigenous governing bodies or organizations with a mandate to preserve and support Indigenous heritage.
- Museums associations and incorporated non-profit Canadian service organizations related to the museum sector, which:
- Provide services to the public year-round.
- Employ the equivalent of one full-time paid professional staff.
- Have a current three to five-year strategic/business plan.
- Incorporated non-profit Canadian museums which:
- Provide services to the public year-round.
- Employ the equivalent of one full-time paid professional staff.
- Have policies for key museum functions.
- Have a current three to five-year strategic/business plan.
Disqualifications:
- Federal departments, Crown corporations, and agencies.
- Museums governed by provincial or municipal levels of government or by an academic or cultural institution without distinct objectives, programs, and budgets related to heritage.
Description
This program offers funding to help preserve, manage, and present Indigenous cultural heritage in Canada. Your business can receive financial support for projects that focus on Indigenous heritage. This can include activities like preserving artifacts, creating exhibits, or managing collections.
The funding can be used for:
- Preserving cultural artifacts
- Developing and managing exhibits
- Supporting community heritage projects
The program prioritizes projects submitted by Indigenous organizations or those that benefit Indigenous communities. If your business partners with an Indigenous heritage group, your application will also be considered.
This is a great opportunity to receive financial support for important heritage projects, ensuring the preservation and celebration of Indigenous culture.
Program Steps
Review the Application Guidelines: Read the "Application Guidelines – Indigenous Heritage" to understand the requirements and criteria for your project.
Contact the Regional Office: Reach out to the nearest regional office of the Department of Canadian Heritage to discuss your project and get advice on your application.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents for your application. This includes:
- A detailed project proposal
- A current three to five-year strategic/business plan
- Proof of your organization's mandate to preserve and support Indigenous heritage
- Financial statements
- Policies for key museum functions (if applicable)
Register on the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal: If you have not done so already, create an account on the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal.
Complete the Application: Log into the Canadian Heritage Funding Portal and fill out the application form, ensuring all required fields are completed and all necessary documents are uploaded.
Submit the Application: Review your application for accuracy and completeness, then submit it through the portal before the deadline of November 1, 2023, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Follow Up: After submission, you may need to respond to any requests for additional information or clarification from the Department of Canadian Heritage. Keep an eye on your email and portal notifications.
