2018 CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE VIRTUAL MUSEUM OF CANADA: VIRTUAL EXHIBITS INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
The Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) Investment Programs support the efforts of institutions to create engaging online content through strategic funding.
The Canadian Museum of History (CMH) operates two investment programs that enable applicant organizations to develop content for the VMC. This content includes virtual exhibits, virtual tours, interactive resources and educational resources in both English and French.
The program helps Canadian museums and heritage organizations develop online products that engage audiences of all ages, interests and abilities in Canada's history, heritage and culture.
For the 2018 Call for Proposals, applicant organizations are invited to submit a proposal for a new virtual exhibit, virtual tour, interactive resource or educational resource on the subject of their choice.
Online products that receive funding from the Virtual Exhibits Investment Program must be available in both English and French, for a period of five years following the launch of the product.
All online products must comply with the VMC Technical Specifications.
The Virtual Exhibits Investment Program provides funding up to a maximum of $250,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes) per production. This includes mid-range projects of $50,000.00 to $150,000.00.
Public or private, not-for-profit Canadian museums and other Canadian historical, heritage and cultural organizations, including equivalent Indigenous peoples’ organizations, are eligible for submission to the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) Investment Programs.
The deadline to submit your proposals is October 24, 2018 at 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time.
Should your organization wish to submit a proposal, please visit the VIRTUAL EXHIBITS INVESTMENT PROGRAM’s website at http://vmc.historymseum.ca/virtual-exhibits-investment-program/ for additional details and instructions.
Back by popular demand: The Quick Pitch
Get some guidance before preparing your proposal for evaluation. For a 4-week period at the beginning of the Call for Proposals, institutions can complete a brief questionnaire outlining their project idea, and submit it for feedback, one time only.
This “quick pitch” step is optional.
The deadline for receipt of an optional “quick pitch” for VMC feedback is July 18, 2018 at 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time.
