Value
Varies. If your funding request is over $1,000,000, please contact the program directly before submitting your application.Description
Celebration and Commemoration Program — Reopening Fund is a 1-year funding initiative that 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
Eligible Applicants
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
Eligible Expenses
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.
Deadline Date
January 31, 2022.Contact
Contact Name: Department of Canadian Heritage
Phone Number: 819-997-0055 or 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free)
E-mail Address: fondsdereouverture-reopeningfund@pch.gc.ca