Government announces grant programs for NL's 75th anniversary of joining Canada

Friday, 9 February 2024 07:00

By Tonya Organ

Funding amounts will vary based on population size and funded events must take place between April 1 and July 15, 2024.

To commemorate Newfoundland and Labrador joining Canada in 1949, Government has announced two grant programs to enable communities and heritage groups to mark the milestone 75th anniversary. The Community Celebrations and Events Grant is for municipalities, local service districts and Inuit Community Governments. Funding amounts will vary based on population size and funded events must take place between April 1 and July 15, 2024. The Heritage and Indigenous Cultural Projects Grant is intended for heritage organizations (museums, archives, historical societies, historic trusts) and Indigenous organizations with a cultural or heritage mandate. Funding eligibility is $2,500 for exhibits, projects, programs or events thematically related to Confederation.

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