[BCMA] Fwd: Breaking news: Covid-19 emergency funding deadline EXTENDED

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From: BC Museums Association <bcma at museumsassn.bc.ca>
Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2020 at 2:38 PM
Subject: Breaking news: Covid-19 emergency funding deadline EXTENDED
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*COVID-19 emergency funding deadline extended*

*August 24, 2020 – *The Department of Canadian Heritage has extended the
deadline for MAP-based COVID-19  emergency  funding. The new deadline is
September 11, 2020. Funds are limited, so be sure to submit your
application through the funding portal
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soon.
Not-for-profit organizations that meet the eligibility criteria can receive
between $1,000 and $100,000.  Details can be found on the  government’s
website
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.

The Fund is not only for museums, archives, and historic sites. Indigenous
and official-language minority community organizations that care for
heritage collections are also encouraged to apply. Municipal and university
museums that have a distinct budget may also be eligible. Have you applied?
 Share your  experience  with us at communications at museums.ca.

If you have questions related to using the portal, consult the COVID-19
Emergency Support Fund for Heritage Organizations Portal User Guide
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You can also reach out to the Client Contact Centre of the Department of
Canadian Heritage via 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free) or
PCH.info-info.PCH at canada.ca. Agents are available Monday to Friday, 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET).


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