January 12, 2007

The Ontario Museum Association has received the following information from the Ontario Regional Office of the Department of Canadian Heritage:

"The guidelines for the Museums Assistance Program are now available online. You can find them here: http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pam-map/index_e.cfm

MAP Application Process:

Project proposals are reviewed competitively once each year. Applications to the Museums Assistance Program must be postmarked no later than February 23, 2007, with the exception of applications for the Exhibition Circulation Fund, which are accepted year-round.

Please note that in 2007-08, organizations are restricted to receiving funding for only one new project during the year (see page 15 of the Application Guidelines for additional details)

Ontario applicants may direct their applications to:

Department of Canadian Heritage
Ontario Regional Office
Museums Assistance Program
150 John Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON
M5V 3T6"