Grant Objectives

The CKHF seeks to support the development of dynamic and enriching cultural heritage engagements within the municipality of Kingston through the following objectives:

City of Kingston Objectives

i

 Culture and creativity are important sources of wealth creation and are being leveraged to develop community vitality;

ii

 align tourism marketing and attraction strategies, creating greater return-on-investment and refocusing marketing strategies;

iii

 create awareness and civic pride in our history and heritage;

iv

 heritage and culture are key to a vibrant community and are economic drivers for the local economy;

v

 enhance Kingston’s distinctive identity, enrich the cultural life of residents and attract newcomers, audiences and visitors from around the world;

vi

 build the creative experiences that are the basis of an authentic tourism strategy;

vii

 embrace Kingston’s powerful historical narrative, built heritage, and natural heritage features, as unique resources that can be used to tell Kingston’s stories;

viii

 use cultural heritage to enhance the reputation of the City of Kingston as a community where history and innovation thrive; and

ix

 support initiatives that align with the City’s strategic objectives for promotion of heritage and cultural vitality.

Cultural Heritage Sector Objectives

i

 leverage municipal investments in museums, heritage projects, cultural groups and historical societies, to increase their profile, capacity, impact, relevance, and sustainability;

ii

 encourage the development and creation of innovative cultural heritage programming and initiatives that promote cultural vitality;

iii

 increase access to quality local cultural heritage activities;

iv

 support and promote the preservation, protection, documentation and conservation of significant Kingston artifacts and archival materials;

v

 develop the means of organizing, collecting, and interpreting Kingston’s stories, both tangible and intangible, and engaging the community at all levels of the process;

vi

 encourage collaboration with other orders of government, and the business and community sectors;

vii

 seek professional development opportunities that benefit the cultural heritage sector, in collaboration with other stakeholders; and

viii

 nurture the capacity and quality of heritage in Kingston, while fostering excellence.
  • Canada
  • Ontario
  • City of Kingston
  • Tourism Kingston