National Acadian Day funding
Funds are available to promote the 2024 National Acadian Day and to give Acadians from across Canada the opportunity to get together and celebrate their unique heritage and history.
The Acadian people, pioneers and builders of the country, have celebrated Acadian Day on August 15 since 1881, the year in which the first national Acadian convention was held in Memramcook, New Brunswick. The National Acadian Day Act was passed by the Government of Canada in 2003.
Events during the celebrations of National Acadian Day on August 15 highlight the contribution of Acadians to the Canadian cultural fabric, recognize their historical presence on the land, and celebrate their cultural specificity in all its diversity.
Who can apply
The following organizations are eligible for funding:
- a Canadian not-for-profit organization, such as a corporation, trust, cooperative, unincorporated association, etc.
- a Canadian business corporation where projects are non-commercial in nature
- a Canadian educational institution, Canadian municipal government or other municipal, provincial/territorial institution
- an Indigenous Peoples institution or organization (Indigenous Peoples include Inuit, Métis, Status and Non Status people)
- a local band council, local tribal council or other local Indigenous government or organization (First Nations, Inuit or Métis)
The following organizations are not eligible:
- Federal, provincial and territorial governments
Eligible projects
To be eligible for funding, your project must be:
- held on August 15 or on the weekend before or after
- free of charge (no admission fees or donation required for entry)
- open to the public and promoted as such
Application deadline
February 23, 2024 to submit a funding application for a community event.
How to apply
Applicants are required to:
- read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before completing their application
- contact the Atlantic Regional Office to obtain a complete application package
You must meet all eligibility requirements and submit a complete application to be considered for funding.
Funding available
Amounts requested to the program to organize a community celebration for the National Acadian Day cannot exceed $5,000.
Contact us
Department of Canadian Heritage
Atlantic Regional Office
Unit 106-1045 Main St, 4th floor
Moncton, NB E1C 1H1
- canada5k@pch.gc.ca
- Telephone
- 506-851-7066
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 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET).
Guides and help
- Application Guidelines — National Acadian Day Funding
- Guide on the public acknowledgement of financial support
- Service standards for Canadian Heritage funding programs
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