Find Funding
Welcome to the National Trust’s Find Funding portal, where we connect you to corporate, foundation and government funding opportunities for heritage projects at the national, provincial/territorial and regional level.
Is there a funding opportunity missing? We need your help to grow this listing.
Please email us at eboulet@nationaltrustcanada.ca.
Use the fields below to refine your search.
To find province/territory-wide and/or municipal and regional funding opportunities, check only the relevant provinces/territories. You must select at least one project category to see results.
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The Herb Stovel ScholarshipNational | Youth & Scholarships, Employment
Apply for the Herb Stovel Scholarship today to expand your knowledge of heritage or connect with heritage thought leaders at a national or international conference. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2020.
National Trust for CanadaCanada Summer Jobs
National | Youth & Scholarships, Employment
Employment and Social Development, Government of CanadaCanadian Museums Association Bursary Program
National | Programming & Organization Development
Canadian Museums AssociationCelebrate Canada
National | Programming & Organization Development
Canadian Heritage, Government of CanadaDepartment of Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund
National | Bricks & Mortar
Canadian Heritage, Government of CanadaEnabling Accessibility Fund for small projects
National | Bricks & Mortar
This Fund supports the capital costs of construction, renovation and/or retrofit activities in workplaces and communities, as well as the provision of accessible technologies.
Employment and Social Development CanadaFirst Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program
National | Youth & Scholarships, Employment
Indigenous and Northern Affairs CanadaInnovative Communities Fund (ICF) – projects
National | Programming & Organization Development
Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyLocal Festivals – Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
National | Programming & Organization Development
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals component provides funding to local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans or heritage performers.
Department of Canadian HeritageMuseums Assistance Program (MAP)
National | Programming & Organization Development
Canadian Heritage, Government of CanadaNational Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places
National | Bricks & Mortar
The program is open to owners and eligible lessees of national historic sites, heritage lighthouses and heritage railway stations.
Parks CanadaRental Construction Financing
National | Bricks & Mortar
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Strategic Initiatives – Canada Cultural Investment Fund
National | Programming & Organization Development
Canadian Heritage, Government of CanadaSupport for Interpretation and Translation
National | Programming & Organization Development
Canadian Heritage, Government of CanadaThe New Building Canada Fund (NBCF)
National | Bricks & Mortar
Infrastructure Canada, Government of CanadaReal Estate Foundation of British Columbia – BC
BC | Programming & Organization Development
Real Estate Foundation of British ColumbiaThe Historic Properties Assistance Program – YT
YT | Bricks & Mortar
Tourism & Culture, Government of YukonYukon Heritage Training Fund – YT
YT | Youth & Scholarships, Employment
Tourism & Culture, Government of YukonYukon Historic Resources Fund – YT
YT | Programming & Organization Development
Tourism & Culture, Government of YukonCulture and Heritage Grants – NU
NU | Programming & Organization Development
The Government of NunavutAlberta Real Estate Foundation – AB
AB | Programming & Organization Development
Alberta Real Estate FoundationHeritage Preservation Partnership Program: Conservation Grants – AB
AB | Youth & Scholarships, Employment
Alberta Historical Resources FoundationThe Thomas Sill Foundation – MB
MB | Programming & Organization Development
The Thomas Sill Foundation Inc.Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Community, Culture and Recreation Stream
ON | Bricks & Mortar
Infrastructure Canada, Government of OntarioOntario Heritage Tax Relief Program – ON
ON | Programming & Organization Development
Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Government of OntarioOntario Trillium Foundation – ON
ON | Programming & Organization Development
Ontario Trillium Foundation, Government of OntarioRural Economic Development Program - Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream
ON | Bricks & Mortar
The Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream of the program enables the province to cover up to 30% of eligible minor capital projects that help spur economic growth, such as restoring museums and heritage sites, setting up community hubs, and streetscaping.
Government of OntarioQuébec Religious Heritage Foundation – QC
QC | Bricks & Mortar
Conseil du patrimoine religieux du QuébecEntente en restauration du patrimoine – QC
QC | Programming & Organization Development
Culture et communications, Gouvernement du QuébecMinistère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec – QC
QC | Programming & Organization Development
Culture et communications, Gouvernement du QuébecProperty Tax Abatement Program – NB
NB | Programming & Organization Development
Government of New BrunswickBuildings at Risk Fund of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia – NS
NS | Bricks & Mortar
Heritage Trust of Nova ScotiaConservation Advice Grant – NS
NS | Programming & Organization Development
Communities, Culture, and Heritage, Government of Nova ScotiaFinancial Assistance Programs for Heritage Property Owners – NS
NS | Programming & Organization Development
Communities, Culture, and Heritage, Government of Nova ScotiaHeritage Work Grant – NS
NS | Bricks & Mortar
Communities, Culture, and Heritage, Government of Nova ScotiaProvincial Heritage Incentive Program – PE
PE | Bricks & Mortar
Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour, Government of Prince Edward IslandFisheries Heritage Preservation Program – NL
NL | Bricks & Mortar
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and LabradorRegistered Heritage Structure Grant – NL
NL | Bricks & Mortar
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and LabradorThe Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador – NL
NL | Programming & Organization Development
Conservation Corps Newfoundland and LabradorCommunity Foundations of Canada
Community Foundations | Bricks & Mortar
Community Foundations of CanadaDowntown Eastside (DTES) Matching Capital Grant Program
BC | Programming & Organization Development
Vancouver, BCCommercial Corridor Housing Loan and Grant Program
ON | Programming & Organization Development
Hamilton, ONDevelopment Charge Exemption for Protected Heritage Properties
ON | Programming & Organization Development
Hamilton, ONHeritage Organization Development Grant Program – ON
ON | Programming & Organization Development
The Heritage Organization Development Grant provides historical societies, museums and other heritage associations, located throughout the province, with a portion of their annual operating support.
Government of Ontario