
Accreditation program for private archives
Last Update: June 23, 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:
$ 59,000
Digitizing and cataloguing a local photographic archive collection
$ 39,000
Establishing a community oral history archives initiative
$ 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 Qu ébec (CPCQ) for advice on the suitability of accreditation.
How to apply to the Accreditation program for private archives program
1
Confirm program eligibility
- Contact the regional archivist to learn about accreditation possibilities and verify eligibility
2
Appoint responsible person
- Appoint a responsible person within the private archives service to submit the application
3
Review program criteria
- Consult the accreditation program presentation document to understand all the eligibility criteria
4
Prepare and complete application
- Complete the accreditation application form
- Prepare all requested supporting documents
5
Submit application to archivist
- Send the complete application to your regional archivist
6
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.
Contact National Library and Archives of Quebec (BANQ)
valerie.damour@banq.qc.ca
5148731101
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