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Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants
Matching funding for Alberta heritage projects
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides matching funding of up to $25,000 to support heritage awareness, publication, and research projects. It funds initiatives that preserve, interpret, and promote Alberta’s history through markers, publications, educational programs, and research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Heritage awareness and public engagement projects
- Publication of books, brochures, pamphlets, booklets, and walking tour booklets
- Research projects on Alberta heritage topics
- Oral history projects, historic building surveys, inventories, and heritage management plans
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project plan
- Project budget
- Supporting materials
- Required attachments specific to the grant stream
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals residing in Alberta or with a permanent Alberta address
- Registered organizations in Alberta
- Non-profit organizations, corporations, municipalities, churches, schools, and educational institutions
- First Nations and Métis Settlements
Who is not eligible
- Government departments
- Friends organizations linked to government-owned or operated historic sites and interpretive centres
- Printers, for publication grants
- Projects and applicants eligible for Provincial Heritage Organization support
Eligible expenses
- Printing, design, layout, copyediting, indexing, proofreading, and digital conversion
- Researching, writing, editing, materials, and non-local travel
- Conference materials, speaker honoraria, and travel for eligible events
- Cultural protocol costs such as gifts to Elders and sharing circles
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project development, including research and writing for heritage awareness projects
- Marketing, promotion, distribution, fundraising, administration, and grant preparation
- Reprinting previously funded publications
- Books, equipment, and office-related costs
- Hosting, volunteer appreciation, subsistence, and living expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by staff of the Historic Resources Management Branch
- Funding recommendations are provided to the Minister
- The Minister makes the funding decision
- Successful applicants must confirm project initiation and accept the grant terms
- Recipients must later submit financial records and a final report to account for the grant
Additional information
- Projects involving Indigenous content or participants should indicate community involvement in project development.
- Sensitive cultural knowledge should be discussed with the Program Coordinator.
- Annual application deadline: first working day of February.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants. 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 Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants?
This program provides matching funding of up to $25,000 to support heritage awareness, publication, and research projects. It funds initiatives that preserve, interpret, and promote Alberta’s history through markers, publications, educational programs, and research.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants program?
To be eligible for the Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants program, you must:
Substantial Alberta heritage content
Eligible Alberta applicants
Complete application package
What expenses are eligible under Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants?
Heritage awareness and public engagement projects
Publication of books, brochures, pamphlets, booklets, and walking tour booklets
Research projects on Alberta heritage topics
Oral history projects, historic building surveys, inventories, and heritage management plans
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at acsw.hppp@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-431-2305.
Where is the Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants available?
The Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage preservation partnership program guidelines : heritage awareness, publication, and research grants is a Grant and Funding