
Community War Memorial
Community War Memorial funding supports the construction, restoration or expansion of a community war memorial.
Who can apply?
Eligible recipients are non-profit or for-profit organizations, in Canada or abroad, as well as Canadian provinces, territories and municipalities. Individuals and federal organizations are not eligible for funding. To be eligible, the project must commemorate the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada since Confederation (1867). Projects must also be of a finite duration, with clear start and end dates.
How to apply
Please review the guidelines before you submit your funding application.
You can submit your application online. We no longer accept applications by mail or email.
We recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to submit your application.
Note: Projects submitted to Veterans Affairs Canada must adhere to the Official Languages Act. For example, projects involving the construction of a new war memorial must ensure that inscriptions are in both official languages.
Application deadline
- Applications for grant funding for small restoration projects, up to $10,000, are accepted year-round.
- The application deadline for the 2025-26 fiscal year will be communicated this winter for funding up to $25,000.
To be considered, applications must be duly completed. Veterans Affairs Canada will acknowledge receipt of applications and may solicit additional information. Veterans Affairs Canada aims to notify applicants in writing of its funding decision within 12 weeks, provided that an application is deemed complete.
If you have questions about your application, please contact us.
No. 2 Construction Battalion commemorative projects
The 2025 application deadline for dedicated funding for projects commemorating the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion has passed.
More information on when applications for 2026 will open, and the application deadline, will be shared in the coming months.
Dedicated funding is being provided by the Department of National Defence and is being made available based on a recommendation from the National Apology Advisory Committee.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement funding supports organizations undertaking remembrance initiatives including commemorative activities or the development of commemorative materials.
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