This funding opportunity will support researchers, teams of researchers and knowledge users in producing knowledge syntheses and scoping reviews that:

• support the evidence’s use in decision-making, and the application of best practices; and
• assist in developing future research agendas.

Applicants must address the following three objectives of the funding opportunity in their proposals:

State of Knowledge, Strengths and Gaps:

• critically assess the state of knowledge of the future challenge area theme under consideration from a variety of sources, as appropriate;
• identify knowledge strengths and gaps within the theme; and
• identify the most promising policies and practices related to the theme.

Research Data:

• assess the quality, accuracy and rigour of current work in the field; and
• identify gaps in the quantitative and qualitative data available.

Knowledge Mobilization:

• mobilize knowledge related to promising policies and practices within the academic, private, not-for-profit and public policy sectors;
• facilitate dialogue between academic researchers, cross-sectoral stakeholders and policy-makers in government; and
• facilitate the use of resulting findings by stakeholders.

The 2017 Celebrate Canada funding application process has been launched.

The Department of Canadian Heritage provides financial support for activities delivered during the Celebrate Canada period, from June 21 to July 1. These activities celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, and Canada Day on July 1. In certain cases, funded activities may be undertaken up to 5 days prior to the Celebrate Canada Period. However, since events are expected to be held on the date of the designated day, priority will be given to events held on the actual date.

We are very pleased to announce that the 2017 application form and guide may now be found on the Canadian Heritage website at http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1449510320084/1449510375132. In order to ensure that your funding request is processed in a timely manner, you are invited to send us your request as soon as possible, before the deadline date of November 21, 2016.

Please ensure that your application is completed and signed. Whether applications are submitted by fax, e-mail or mail, signatures must be hand-written. Incomplete or unsigned applications will result in delayed processing and could be rejected. Please choose one method for submitting your application and do not submit duplicates.

Please note that your applications will be assessed using a variety of criteria. Some of these include:

- how the project adheres to Program objectives;
- the use of Canadian symbols (e.g. Canadian flag)
- the incorporation of themes related to Canada's 150th anniversary;
- the use of partnerships;
- whether events are taking place on their designated day;
- the accessibility of the site;
- whether anticipated attendance is realistic;
- whether the application is complete;
- whether the project is clearly explained, complete, and demonstrates good use of funds;
- whether the budget is balanced and realistic;
- whether other sources of revenue are identified;
- the number of eligible activities that are part of the event.

The budget submitted for the project must be balanced, realistic and reasonable. Inflated or exaggerated budgets or costs may result in rejection of the application.

If you received funding in the previous year, you were required to submit a Final Activity Report, which was due on August 31, 2016. If you failed to provide us with a Final Activity Report prior to submitting a new application, your organization will not be eligible for funding.

Do not hesitate to contact your Regional Program Officer if you require further information:


Amanda Redhead
A/Program Manager, Operations / A/ Gestionnaire de programme, opérations Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine Canadien
150 John Street, suite 400 / 150, rue John, pièce 400 Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3T6
Tel./Tél.: 416-973-5359 / Fax/Téléc.: 416-954-4515 Amanda.Redhead@canada.ca<mailto:Amanda.Redhead@canada.ca>

Jocelyn Kocal
Program Officer
Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada / Ministère du Patrimoine canadien, Gouvernement du Canada
150 John Street, Suite 400 / 150, rue John, bureau 400 Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3T6
Tel.: 416-954-7715 / Fax: 416-954-2909
Jocelyn.Kocal@canada.ca<mailto:Jocelyn.Kocal@canada.ca>

Jim Bouthaveth
Program Officer | Agent de Programme
Department of Canadian Heritage | Ministère du Patrimoine canadien Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
150 John Street, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3T6
Telephone | Téléphone 416-973-4576 / Facsimile | Télécopieur 416-954-2909 Jimmy.Bouthaveth@canada.ca<mailto:Jimmy.Bouthaveth@canada.ca>



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