Canada History Fund

The Canada History Fund encourages Canadians to improve their knowledge about Canada's history, civics and public policy. The Fund supports the production of learning materials, the organization of learning activities and the creation or maintenance of networks.

Who can apply

The following organizations are eligible for funding

• an organization that has a mandate with a focus on Canadian history, civics or public policy
• a post-secondary educational institution

All applicants must demonstrate that their organization is well positioned to undertake the proposed project and has a track record of delivering similar programming.

The following are not eligible:

• individuals
• federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments
• organizations that generally deliver regional programming

Eligible projects

Eligible projects may include:

• learning materials
• websites, mobile applications or other new media tools
• group activities such as conferences and workshops
• establishment of networks and partnerships
• large-scale works of reference
• research and publications on current trends and public policy issues about Canada

All applicants must demonstrate that their project will have national reach.

Conservation and archive-building projects as well as projects designed to fill the curriculum needs of one specific province or one particular course/institution are not eligible.

Application deadline

September 15, 2025, for projects that start between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.

When an application deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or statutory holiday, it is extended to the following working day.

How to apply

Please refer to the application guidelines.

Contact us

Canada History Fund
Department of Canadian Heritage
200 Blvd Sacré-Cœur
Gatineau, QC  J8X 4B3

Email

fhc-chf@pch.gc.ca

Telephone

819-997-0055
1-866-811-0055 (toll-free)

TTY

1-888-997-3123 (toll-free)

Agents are available to answer your questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (ET).