Parks Canada opens $2-million heritage conservation call
Eligible historic sites, lighthouses and railway stations can apply by December 8 for up to half of eligible project costs.
Parks Canada is accepting applications for up to $2 million in 2027–28 funding to help conserve privately or non-federally administered heritage places.
The National Cost-Sharing Program is open to eligible national historic sites, heritage lighthouses and heritage railway stations that are not administered by the federal government. Applications are due December 8, 2026.
Funding limits
- The program can reimburse up to 50% of eligible project costs.
- Conservation projects may receive up to $300,000.
- Preparatory work and presentation projects may receive up to $25,000.
Parks Canada says 21 projects shared $2.9 million in the 2026–27 round. The new call is competitive, and the funding announcement does not guarantee approval for any individual applicant.
Source: Parks Canada release, published October 27, 2026.
Illustrative photo: A J. / Unsplash License. The photo shows a Canadian lighthouse as a relevant heritage illustration and does not depict a funded project. Cropped or resized by WordPress.
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