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Community cultural places program

Heritage places for community cultural use

Offered by
Government of New Brunswick
Official source: gnb.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 75,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Community-based non-profit groups incorporated under the Companies Act
See full eligibility

Overview

The Programme d’amélioration des lieux culturels communautaires supports community-based non-profit groups and local governments in New Brunswick with reimbursement funding covering 75% of costs, up to $75,000 per project. Eligible work includes reusing, restoring, or renovating a heritage place to create or improve a community cultural space.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$75,000
Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • New Brunswick
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Community Cultural Places Grant update

The program page now says there will be no September 7 intake this year because the full allocation was already awarded in the April 1 call.

See more

The program page now states that there will be no application call on September 7 this year because all program funds were already fully allocated in the April 1 call. It also directs interested applicants to check the page for future funding opportunities. The form and final report PDFs show only title-format changes, with no visible change to the application instructions or report requirements.

Official source: gnb.ca
July 8, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Community-based non-profit groups incorporated under the Companies Act
  • Local governments
  • Organizations with a head office or main office in New Brunswick

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations with a final report pending under this or the related heritage program
  • Active places of worship
  • Cemetery restoration projects
  • Commercial buildings, including tourist accommodations

Eligible expenses

  • Conservation services and specialized expertise, including design and engineering
  • Costs to restore or renovate the heritage place into a community cultural space

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Funding for a project manager will not be approved if the role is carried out by an employee of the applicant organization.

Activities funded

  • Reusing, restoring, or renovating a heritage place to create or improve a community cultural space while preserving its heritage value.

How to apply

  • Complete the application form and make sure it is signed by an authorized signatory.
  • Include all supporting documents.
  • Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to archeologie-patrimoine@gnb.ca or by mail to Direction de l’archéologie et du patrimoine, Attn: Programme d’amélioration des lieux culturels communautaires, Ministère du Tourisme, du Patrimoine et de la Culture, C. P. 6000, Fredericton (N.-B.) E3B 5H1.

Documents Needed

  • Statement of significance or another document describing the heritage value of the place.
  • Proof of ownership or a long-term lease, and incorporation documents for non-profit organizations if the applicant is not a municipality.
  • Financial report for the last fiscal year.
  • Copies of all cost estimates for the proposed work, written confirmation from other financial partners, and the board resolution supporting the project and application.
  • Business plan, and if applicable, the planned program or description of the proposed reuse of the building or place, plus detailed project plans.

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with program objectives and criteria.

Processing and Agreement

  • Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant.
  • If the application is accepted, any proposed changes to the project must be submitted to the Direction de l’archéologie et du patrimoine before they are made, and the changes may be approved, refused, deemed eligible, or deemed ineligible.
  • As a condition of approval, a final report with annotated photographs, a summary of actual costs, and copies of all paid invoices must be submitted using the provided forms.
  • The Government of New Brunswick contribution must be acknowledged on the website, social media, and other promotional material, and copies must be included in the final report.

Additional information

  • All program funds for 2026-2027 were fully allocated during the 1 April call for applications.
  • There will be no 7 September call for applications this year.
  • Applicants are invited to check the program page for future funding opportunities.

Contacts

archeology-heritage@gnb.ca
506-453-3115

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community cultural places program Program

What is the Community cultural places program?

The Programme d’amélioration des lieux culturels communautaires supports community-based non-profit groups and local governments in New Brunswick with reimbursement funding covering 75% of costs, up to $75,000 per project. Eligible work includes reusing, restoring, or renovating a heritage place to create or improve a community cultural space.

How much funding can be received?

Community cultural places program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Community cultural places program program?

To be eligible for the Community cultural places program program, you must: Community-based non-profit groups incorporated under the Companies Act or local governments with a head office or main office in New Brunswick Applicants must own the property or hold a long-term lease Projects must reuse, restore, or renovate a heritage place to create or improve a community cultural space

What expenses are eligible under Community cultural places program?

Conservation services and specialized expertise, including design and engineering Costs to restore or renovate the heritage place into a community cultural space

Who can I contact for more information about the Community cultural places program?

You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at archeology-heritage@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-3115.

Where is the Community cultural places program available?

The Community cultural places program program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Is the Community cultural places program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community cultural places program is a Grant and Funding