Community Historical Recognition Program

• Projects related to the First World War internment
• Projects related to other historical wartime measures or immigration restrictions

The Community Historical Recognition Program (CHRP) funds community-based commemorative and educational projects that provide recognition of the experiences of ethno-cultural communities affected by historical wartime measures and/or immigration restrictions applied in Canada, and that promote these communities’ contributions to building this country.

Projects related to the First World War internment

In May 2008, the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund was established with funding from the CHRP to support projects which commemorate and recognize the experiences of ethno-cultural communities affected by the First World War internment. The Fund is managed by the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. A multilateral committee representing affected communities makes decisions on projects to be funded.

Applicants who wish to propose a project related to the First World War internment can contact the administrators of the Fund at:

Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund
202 – 952 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R2W 3P4
Tel.: (204) 589-4282 or toll free at 1-866-288-7931
www.internmentcanada.ca
Contact person: Lesia Szwaluk

Projects related to other historical wartime measures or immigration restrictions

Eligible organizations with a mandate relevant to, or a demonstrated partnership or link with, communities affected by wartime measures and immigration restrictions can apply for funding from the CHRP.

The CHRP is currently accepting funding applications. The deadline for submitting an application is April 1, 2010. If you wish to apply but cannot meet this deadline, please contact a CHRP Program Officer. Subject to budget availability, the CHRP may accept applications after this date. 

The Applicant’s Guide provides the necessary information and tools to apply for funding from the CHRP. Please note that priorities have been established for the call for proposals. Before preparing a funding application, you may wish to submit an Expression of Interest to the CHRP in order to receive feedback on your project idea and confirm its eligibility.

Application information

• Applicant’s Guide
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• Priorities established for the CHRP in 2010
• Submit an Expression of Interest Form to the CHRP and receive feedback
    > also in PDF format, 117 Kb
• Projects funded under the CHRP to date
• Frequently asked questions