Closed
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program
Support for preserving Alberta’s cultural heritage
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This closed program supported non-profit organizations preserving and showcasing Alberta’s Indigenous and ethnocultural cultural heritage, with funding up to $25,000 per project. Eligible initiatives included documentation, digitization, and improved access to community histories and cultural practices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Documenting stories, histories, and cultural practices of Alberta-based Indigenous or ethnocultural communities.
- Sharing cultural heritage content through audio-visual, storytelling, artifact, transcription, video, or web platforms.
- Improving access to already developed or digitized heritage content.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget template
- Mandatory supporting documents
- Letters of support or official statements
- Application for Electronic Payment form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit organizations.
- First Nations and Metis Settlements in Alberta.
- Organizations working with Indigenous or ethnocultural communities in Alberta.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations and enterprises.
- Municipalities.
- Individuals.
- Organizations focused on fundraising.
- Organizations with overdue or incomplete grant reporting.
Eligible expenses
- Direct project delivery costs.
- Equipment used directly for the project.
- Honorariums for Elders or Knowledge Keepers.
- Administrative costs directly related to the project, up to 10% of the project budget.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fundraising costs and fundraising websites.
- Capital upgrades, renovations, and construction.
- Debt reduction, interest, and loan financing charges.
- Regular operating costs, including existing staff salaries and wages.
- Food, beverage, parking, gifts, gift cards, prizes, and ceremonial event costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against program criteria, priorities, and supporting documents.
- Applicants may be contacted if more information or clarification is needed.
- Written decisions are issued to applicants, and all decisions are final.
- Successful applicants are bound by the grant terms and conditions.
- Final reporting requirements are provided after approval and payment.
Additional information
- The program is now closed and no longer accepting applications.
- Previously eligible projects may be considered under the Community Initiatives Program Project-Based stream.
- Recipients must use the Final Accountability Report (FAR) for financial reporting.
- Projects must be completed and accounted for within 18 months after payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program. 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 Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program?
This closed program supported non-profit organizations preserving and showcasing Alberta’s Indigenous and ethnocultural cultural heritage, with funding up to $25,000 per project. Eligible initiatives included documentation, digitization, and improved access to community histories and cultural practices.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program program, you must:
Registered non-profit organization.
Operates in Alberta.
Project supports cultural heritage access.
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program?
Documenting stories, histories, and cultural practices of Alberta-based Indigenous or ethnocultural communities.
Sharing cultural heritage content through audio-visual, storytelling, artifact, transcription, video, or web platforms.
Improving access to already developed or digitized heritage content.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta or by phone at 780-422-9598.
Where is the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program available?
The Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program?
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program is funded by Government of Alberta, Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE)