[BCMA] Canadian Heritage - emergency funding for heritage organizations expanded

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

The federal emergency support fund for heritage organizations has recently expanded to include those with 2019 operating budgets of $2,000 and up.

The definition of heritage organization is much broader than the usual Museums Assistance Program (MAP), and covers those with a heritage collection of any size or type that has had some regular public access over the past three years.  This includes First Nations with a small collection on display in the band office, archives, seasonal and all volunteer-run museums.

Anyone is welcome to check in with me to see if your organization is eligible for this support.

Applications must be submitted by Sept 1, 2020.  The form is straightforward, and the funding can be used towards most usual heritage operating expenses during this fiscal year plus any covid related expenses, no reporting required.

More information is available in the guidelines:
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/covid-emergency-fund-heritage.html<http://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/covid-emergency-fund-heritage.html>

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.


Colleen Craig

Senior Program Advisor, Heritage
Western Region
Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada
351 Abbott Street, Suite 205, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 0G6
colleen.craig at canada.ca<mailto:colleen.craig at canada.ca> | Tel: 604-348-7614 | TTY: 1-888-997-3123 | Fax: 604-666-3508
Conseillère principale de programmes, patrimoine
Région de l'Ouest
Ministère du Patrimoine canadien, Gouvernement du Canada
351, rue Abbott, pièce 205, Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique), V6B 0G6
colleen.craig at canada.ca<mailto:colleen.craig at canada.ca> | Tél : 604-348-7614 | ATS : 1-888-997-3213 | Télécopieur : 604-666-3508

Located on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh, and Tsleil-waututh nations.
Situé sur les territoires traditionnels des nations Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh et Tsleil-Waututh.

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