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 and apply through the virtual portal. You can submit your funding application and supporting documents through the portal.

Please note that we no longer accept applications by mail or email.

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 funding up to $25,000, for projects occurring between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, is 1 December 2024.

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

Applications for dedicated funding for projects commemorating the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion are being accepted until 30 January 2025.

A maximum of $50,000 of funding is available per project. Community War Memorial projects must take place between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 to be eligible.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through our online portal. Please note it may take up to three months to process your application and for a final decision to be rendered. You will be notified when a decision is made.

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.