How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Accreditation program for private archives?

Accreditation program for private archives is funded by National Library and Archives of Quebec (BANQ)

What are Accreditation program for private archives's eligibility criterias?

Applicant must be a legally constituted non-profit organization or public institution. For-profit businesses are not eligible.

Accreditation program for private archives

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Recognizes and supports private organizations preserving archival heritage

Accreditation program for private archives at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

National Library and Archives of Quebec (BANQ)

Status

Open

Overview of the Accreditation program for private archives program

The Accreditation Program for Private Archives, managed by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, formally recognizes non-profit archival organizations that demonstrate strong governance, management, and archival practices, enabling them to access government funding and specialized support programs. While the program itself does not provide a direct maximum funding amount, accredited organizations become eligible for financial assistance and other government grant opportunities aimed at the acquisition, preservation, management, and public dissemination of private archives.

Eligible projects & activities

Accreditation of private archives services focused on acquiring, processing, conserving, and providing access to private archives.
Establishment of partnerships and collaborations within the archival sector or local communities to support archival activities.
Initiatives aimed at increasing public access and visibility of private archival collections.
Development and implementation of professional standards in the management of private archives.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 39,000

Establishing a community oral history archives initiative

$ 59,000

Digitizing and cataloguing a local photographic archive collection

$ 45,500

Collaborating with local cultural groups to acquire and process new records

$ 35,000

Launching a public engagement campaign to promote archival collections

$ 54,500

Developing and implementing a new digital archival management platform

$ 79,000

Building climate-controlled storage for the preservation of rare archives

Eligibility criteria of the Accreditation program for private archives program

The applicant must be a legally constituted non-profit organization (NPO), or fall under the authority of an NPO, a municipal, health or education sector body, a religious community, or a band council.
The organization must have a board of directors with members from diverse backgrounds and must have held a board meeting in the last 6 months.
The organization must have operated for at least 12 months and employ at least one permanent, paid staff member (minimum 28 hours/week) with relevant archival qualifications or experience.
The organization must demonstrate it receives financial support (in cash or services) representing at least 25% of its operational revenues from local organizations (municipal, education, or private sector, excluding ministries).
The organization must have a distinct accounting of archival activities, an acquisition policy for private archives, conduct activities related to acquisition, processing, and promotion of archives, and must ensure public access and adequate facilities for archive consultation.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations (NPOs) dedicated to acquiring, processing, preserving, and sharing private archives
Organizations under non-profit status from the municipal, health, or education sectors
Religious communities
Band councils (First Nations)

Who is not eligible

For-profit companies that are not legally constituted as non-profit organizations (NPOs).
Organizations not involved in the acquisition, treatment, conservation, or dissemination of private archives as their primary mission.
Entities whose mandates duplicate those of an already accredited private archives service within a reasonable geographic area.
Businesses not operating for at least 12 months.
Organizations without a permanent, qualified, remunerated employee dedicated to archival activities.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations operating within the province of Quebec, Canada (all administrative regions listed under Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec regional offices).

Eligibility criteria of the Accreditation program for private archives program

Assessment of the application by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) and a peer committee composed of both external and internal BAnQ members.
Review of the application by the Conseil du patrimoine culturel du Québec (CPCQ) for advice on the suitability of accreditation.

How to apply to the Accreditation program for private archives program

Confirm program eligibility

Contact the regional archivist to learn about accreditation possibilities and verify eligibility

Appoint responsible person

Appoint a responsible person within the private archives service to submit the application

Review program criteria

Consult the accreditation program presentation document to understand all the eligibility criteria

Prepare and complete application

Complete the accreditation application form
Prepare all requested supporting documents

Submit application to archivist

Send the complete application to your regional archivist

Application review and decision

The application is evaluated by BAnQ and a peer committee
If favorable, the file is forwarded to the Conseil du patrimoine culturel du Québec (CPCQ) for advice
After CPCQ's review, BAnQ may grant accreditation

Additional information

Accreditation is valid for a period of 5 years and can be renewed for another 5 years, provided the service continues to meet the established requirements.
Accredited private archives benefit from increased visibility and credibility among both public and private partners.
Recognition is granted in the form of a government seal, which serves as an official mark of accreditation.
Accreditation provides access to specific government financial aid programs, including those offered by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec and the Ministry of Culture and Communications.