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Community Cultural Places Grant
Funding to transform heritage places into community venues
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program supports the transformation of heritage places into community cultural venues in small or at-risk communities in New Brunswick. Funding is available up to 75% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $75,000 per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Repurposing heritage places into community cultural venues
- Restoring heritage places for cultural use
- Renovating heritage places for community benefit
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Statement of Significance or heritage value document
- Proof of ownership or long-term lease
- Incorporation documents for non-profits
- Financial report from the last fiscal year
- Cost estimates and partner funding confirmations
- Board resolution and business plan
- Project plans and, where applicable, reuse proposal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community groups incorporated as not-for-profit organizations
- Local governments
- Organizations based in New Brunswick
Who is not eligible
- Organizations with outstanding final reports from related heritage programs
- Commercial property owners such as bed and breakfast operators
- Places of active religious worship
- Cemetery projects
Eligible expenses
- Conservation-related services and expertise, including specialized design and engineering
- Work to transform an existing heritage place into a community cultural venue
- Project management costs for requests of $30,000 or more, subject to program rules
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects started before application submission or approval
- Projects that harm or remove heritage value
- Places of active religious worship
- Cemetery restorations
- Commercial buildings such as bed and breakfasts
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against program objectives and criteria.
- Applicants may need to follow permit requirements for designated heritage sites.
- Approved projects must be completed within the fiscal-year timeframe.
- Funding is released only after the final report is submitted and accepted.
- The department may review proposed project changes before work proceeds.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on two intake dates each year.
- A final report is required before funding is released.
- Government of New Brunswick funding must be acknowledged in publicity and social media.
- Applications received after a deadline are held for the next intake.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Cultural Places Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Cultural Places Grant. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Community Cultural Places Grant?
This program supports the transformation of heritage places into community cultural venues in small or at-risk communities in New Brunswick. Funding is available up to 75% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $75,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Community Cultural Places Grant Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Cultural Places Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Cultural Places Grant program, you must:
New Brunswick-based organization
Owns or leases the property
Heritage site to cultural use
What expenses are eligible under Community Cultural Places Grant?
Repurposing heritage places into community cultural venues
Restoring heritage places for cultural use
Renovating heritage places for community benefit
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Cultural Places Grant?
You can contact Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality (MRC) by email at archaeology-heritage@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-3115.
Where is the Community Cultural Places Grant available?
The Community Cultural Places Grant program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Community Cultural Places Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Cultural Places Grant is a Grant and Funding