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Canadian Heritage (Museums Assistance Program) · Canada

Museums Assistance Program - Indigenous Heritage

Awaiting next round

Projects that keep and share First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage: research and documentation, repatriation, exhibitions, policies, and learning and mentorship for heritage careers.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Up to $200,000 per project ($100,000 a year); usually up to 70% of costs
Listed deadline
Last listed deadline: November 2, 2026. Next intake not confirmed.
Expected next deadline
November 1, 2027Estimate based on previous annual dates. The funder has not confirmed this date.
Who can apply
First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, Nonprofits, Libraries, archives and museums. Indigenous applicants and projects are a priority.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Heritage, history and archives, Indigenous languages, Arts and culture
Pays for
A project, Research, Training or professional development, Events, festivals or workshops

Who it's intended for

Details
Indigenous governments and organizations with a heritage mandate; nonprofit museums with at least one paid professional; museum service organizations. Non-Indigenous applicants need a strong Indigenous partner. No operating or building costs.
The catch
Needs some of your own money.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Indigenous governments and organizations with a heritage mandate; nonprofit museums with at least one paid professional; museum service organizations. Non-Indigenous applicants need a strong Indigenous partner. No operating or building costs.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • How much of the budget you must contribute and which costs are eligible.

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