Eligible Restoration Projects

Cenotaphs and monuments throughout Canada which are in need of repair and which meet the VAC definition of cenotaph/monument are eligible to be considered for restoration assistance.

VAC defines a cenotaph/monument as: A statue or structure (excluding buildings and artifacts such as aircraft, tanks, cannons, etc.,) erected to commemorate Canadian War Dead or Veterans or an event associated with a military operation in which Canada was actively engaged since 1867.

The following projects are not eligible for the Cenotaph/Monument Restoration Program:

• The creation of new cenotaphs/ monuments.
• The conservation of artifacts that serve as, or form part of, a cenotaph/ monument (for example: aircraft, tanks or components thereof).
• Cenotaphs/monuments located outside of Canada.
• Cenotaphs/monuments that are dedicated solely to an individual.

Eligible Partners

• Municipal governments
• Non-profit organizations (including the voluntary sector)
• Ex-service organizations
• Registered charitable organizations and associations
• Historical organizations
• Educational institutions

Individuals and businesses are not eligible for funding.

How to Apply

To learn more about the Cenotaph/ Monument Restoration Program, please call 1-800-443-0394 or email cmrp-prcm@vac-acc.gc.ca