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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Rural Economic Development Program - Strategic Economic Infrastructure StreamON | 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.
The RED program is now open and accepting applications. This intake will close on February 24, 2020.
Canada 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 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