Museums Assistance Program - Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations

In recognition of the exceptional circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) has temporarily modified eligibility criteria for this funding. Both incorporated and unincorporated organizations and groups can apply.

Objectives and expected results for the Museums Assistance Program

The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections in Canada. The Program provides financial assistance to Canadian museums and related institutions for activities that:

• facilitate Canadians’ access to our heritage;
• foster the preservation of Canada’s diverse and rich cultural heritage (other than built heritage), including representative collections of Indigenous cultural heritage; and
• foster professional knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions.

Expected long-term results:

• Canada’s heritage is accessible to Canadians over time.

Objectives and expected results for the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations

The Government of Canada is implementing the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations to help enable the reopening of the heritage sector by supporting organizations that deliver in-person experiences or events, such as museums. Funding will also ensure that heritage institutions are able to contribute to the resilience of their communities as Canada recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The aim of the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations, available under the Museums Assistance Program (MAP), is to provide financial assistance to organizations. The fund permits organizations to continue to care for their heritage collections under these exceptional circumstances so that they may remain accessible to Canadians and to support ongoing operating costs in institutions as they seek to recover from the pandemic.

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