The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) supports heritage institutions and workers in preservation and presentation of heritage collections through several components, each with its own eligibility criteria. The Collections Management component provides funding for projects to improve professional knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions for collections management in Canada. It also supports Canadian service organizations in development and delivery of resources or services that benefit multiple museums.
Program Objectives:
Eligible Project Categories:
1. Collections management systems, policies and procedures Projects related to development or implementation of systems, policies, procedures or practices improving collections management, including:
2. Rematriation/repatriation projects Projects related to research and documentation of collections or development of policies, procedures or protocols enabling or supporting rematriation/repatriation of Indigenous cultural belongings and/or ancestral remains.
3. Best practices sharing projects Projects related to sharing of best practices with respect to key museum functions, including professional development activities, development of tools and resources, or other initiatives strengthening knowledge, skills and practices within heritage sector. Minimum of three partners (heritage organizations) must be involved and benefit from best practices project.
Emergency Assistance:
Available year-round to help fund urgent actions needed to reduce damage to collections caused by external event or natural disaster (forest fire, flood, earthquake, etc.). Available to all incorporated non-profit Canadian museums, Indigenous governing bodies, and organizations with mandate to preserve and support Indigenous heritage. Eligible activities include moving at-risk collections and temporary storage expenses. Contact nearest regional office for information.
Key Requirements:
Eligible expenses:
