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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Join us on July 20 for a free workshop on the Museums Assistance Program (MAP) funding stream, the
</span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/recovery-fund-heritage-orgs.html"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529">Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">,
available </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">through Canadian Heritage A representative from Canadian Heritage will cover the application process and program guidelines for this funding and will be available for your
questions after the presentation. The workshop will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT via Zoom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">New funding is being released by Canadian Heritage through the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program (CACRP), to provide targeted support to cultural organizations that
still face significant financial challenges because of the pandemic. Program Advisor Jason Lavin will give an overview of the program guidelines, explaining what types of expenses and organizations are eligible for funding and answering your questions about
the application process and assessment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">This free workshop is open to all museum volunteers and staff members.
<a href="https://www.museums.ab.ca/events/event-detail.aspx?ID=b5a3b394-f61e-4874-8d8c-e84e360f402a">
Register now</a> to secure your spot! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">About the Recovery Fund<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">To support the heritage sector, $13.6M in funding will be distributed
<b>on a first-come basis</b> through the </span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/recovery-fund-heritage-orgs.html"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529">Recovery
Fund for Heritage Organizations</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> under the Museums Assistance Program (MAP). The deadline to apply for this funding is
<b>August 2, 2022 at 5:00pm EST.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Who Can Apply<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Not-for-profit organizations with a heritage collection, such as museums, archives, galleries, and historic sites, may be eligible
to receive funding. Indigenous organizations with a heritage collection are also encouraged to apply. Organizations can receive between $1,000 and $80,000 in support for ongoing expenses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Please review the full
</span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/recovery-fund-heritage-orgs/application-guidelines.html#a2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529">Program
Application Guidelines</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> prior to submitting your application.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">How to Apply<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Applications for the 2022 Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations will be accepted through the
</span><a href="https://pch-financement-funding.canada.ca/en-CA/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529">Canadian Heritage Funding Portal</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">.
For advice on using this new portal, view the </span><a href="https://mcusercontent.com/fea986797f7331af112d717b7/files/cfe40f16-fe83-4225-585c-f2c6c15179f3/MAP_Tips_and_Tricks_EN_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529">Tips
and Tricks</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> guide (also available in
</span><a href="https://mcusercontent.com/fea986797f7331af112d717b7/files/d81319d4-f8a3-4027-e498-a6dc6346bd71/MAP_Tips_and_Tricks_FR_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529">French</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">For full details on program eligibility and information on how to apply, please visit the Government of Canada’s
</span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/museums-assistance/recovery-fund-heritage-orgs.html"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529">Recovery Fund for Heritage Organizations</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
website.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Lauren Wheeler, BA, MA</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Strategic Services Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Alberta Museums Association</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><br>
Suite 120, 12420.104 Ave NW<br>
Edmonton, AB T5N 3Z9<br>
780.424.2626<br>
</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#CF4529;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><a href="mailto:lwheeler@museums.ab.ca">lwheeler@museums.ab.ca</a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><br>
<a href="https://museums.ab.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#CF4529">museums.ab.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><br>
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</span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#202020;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">The Alberta Museums Association acknowledges that our office is located on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional meeting ground and home for many
Indigenous Peoples, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples.</span></i><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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