This 1-year funding initiative, available through the Celebration and Commemoration Program, will provide funding to eligible recipients to support initiatives that meet 1 or more of the following requirements:

• increase opportunities for Canadians to participate in various commemorative activities and celebrations to mark Canada’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic
• build a sense of pride and belonging to Canada by holding celebratory and commemorative activities that recognize people and achievements in the response to COVID-19
• support the revival of local economies through in person events

The following organizations are eligible for funding:

• Canadian not-for-profit organization, corporation, trust, cooperative, or unincorporated association
• Canadian for-profit organization where proposed projects are non-commercial in nature
• Canadian educational institution
• Canadian provincial/territorial, municipal government, Indigenous government (or equivalent authority) or another municipal, provincial or territorial institution

The following organizations are not eligible for funding:

• private individuals and political parties
• federal departments, their institutions and portfolio agencies

Eligible projects

To be eligible for funding from the Celebration and Commemoration Reopening Fund, your project must:

• be free of charge (no admission fees or donation required for entry)
• be open to the general public and promoted as such
• support the revival of local economies after the hardship of the pandemic
• commemorate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, either as a general theme or by specifically honouring first responders, front-line workers, communities, pay tribute to lives lost or
• provide an opportunity for Canadians impacted by COVID-19 to share their stories, experiences and contributions during the course of the pandemic in Canada

Examples of eligible projects:

• one-time celebratory or commemorative events that encourage participation and engagement
• commemorative gardens or monuments (not exceeding $100,000)
• educational and awareness material, exhibits or documentaries

The project must not be designed for fundraising for operational purposes or generate commercial advantage or profit.

• Contact Commemorate Canada to request an application package, including the application guidelines and form
• Read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before completing your application
• Complete, sign and date the Application Form (electronic signatures are accepted)
• Attach all the required supporting documents
• Submit your application by email

If your funding request is over $1,000,000, please contact the program directly before submitting your application.

You must meet all eligibility requirements and submit a complete application package by January 31, 2022, to be considered for funding.

Determined by individual application

Address

Commemorate Canada
Department of Canadian Heritage
25 Eddy St
11th floor (25-11-T)
Gatineau QC  K1A 0M5

Email

fondsdereouverture-reopeningfund@pch.gc.ca

Telephone

819-997-0055
1-866-811-0055 (toll-free)

TTY

1-888-997-3123

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https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/celebration-commemoration-reopening-fund.html

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