This ministry provides annual operating grants to eligible community museums across Ontario. These museums contribute to their communities' economic well-being as employers and tourist attractions, attracting over 2,300,000 visitors per year. This support strengthens their role in their communities as custodians and interpreters of the province's irreplaceable heritage collections. Museums that receive this support are required to meet the criteria established in Regulation 877, "Grants for Museums" under the Ontario Heritage Act and this ministry's Standards for Community Museums in Ontario.
Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants
The application period for 2014-15 is now closed. The application period for 2015-16 will open in Spring 2015-16.
The Community Museum Operating and Pay Equity Grants are distributed to recipients operating a year-round or seasonal museum in accordance with Regulation 877, “Grants for Museums” under the Ontario Heritage Act and this ministry’s Standards for Community Museums in Ontario. If you wish to apply for a grant and have not applied previously, please review the eligibility requirements and program guidelines and send your inquiry to the Culture Programs Unit at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport at the email address below.
Last updated: July 15, 2014
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