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Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants

Q: Who is eligible for the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants program?

To be eligible for the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants program, you must: Owners or authorized stewards of Alberta historic places Minimum 50% matching contribution required Must consult with Heritage Conservation Adviser

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants?

You can contact Alberta Culture and Status of Women by email at carina.naranjilla@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-431-2305.

Q: Where is the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants available?

The Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants program is available the province of Alberta.

Last Update: March 18, 2026

Alberta, Canada

Alberta grants for conserving Provincial, Municipal and Indigenous historic places

Grant and Funding

Alberta Culture and Status of Women

Processing And Agreement

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Overview

The Heritage Preservation Partnership Program provides matching grants to preserve and interpret Alberta's heritage. Historic Resource Conservation Grants fund conservation work on Provincial Historic Resources (up to $100,000), Municipal Historic Resources and Indigenous Historic Places (up to $50,000 each). Additional funding of $25,000 is available for studies and professional services. Applicants must provide at least 50% of project costs.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Location

Alberta

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business
Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

$ 100,000 maximum revenue

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Indigenous Peoples

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Culture and Arts
Primary and Secondary Education
Higher Education
Other Education
Religious Congregations and Associations

Target groups

General public
Indigenous peoples

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Conservation work on Provincial Historic Resources
Conservation work on Municipal Historic Resources
Conservation work on Indigenous Historic Places
Conservation studies and professional services
Feasibility studies and architectural assessments
Historic structure reports and preservation plans

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 95,000

Interior preservation and restoration of historic site in Edmonton.

$ 90,000

Restoration of heritage building façade and structural elements in Calgary.

Documents Needed

Project budget and schedule
Invoices, receipts and cost estimates
Municipality written approval (for Municipal Historic Resources)
Legal owner authorization (if applicant is not owner)
Incorporation document and list of executives/Board of Directors (for organizations)
Band Council Resolution (for Indigenous Historic Places)

Eligibility

Applicant must be owner or authorized steward of Alberta's historic places.
Applicant must provide at least 50% of total project costs as matching contribution.
Project must involve conservation work on Provincial, Municipal or Indigenous Historic Places.
Conservation work must comply with Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
Consultation with Heritage Conservation Adviser is required before application.

Who is eligible?

Individuals residing in Alberta
Registered non-profit organizations
Corporations
Municipalities
Church organizations
Schools and educational institutions
First Nations
Metis Settlements

Who is not eligible

Provincial government departments
Friends organizations associated with historic sites owned by Government of Alberta

Eligible expenses

Conservation work including preservation, rehabilitation, restoration
Architectural and engineering assessments
Historic structure reports and feasibility studies
Professional consultant fees for architects and engineers
Preparation of concept plans and preservation plans
Architectural drawings and designs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Total reconstruction of a historic place
Replacement of repairable historic building materials or features
Ongoing operation or routine maintenance
Energy retrofitting or upgrading
Tenant improvements not preserving character-defining elements
Purchase or moving a resource from its historic context

Eligible geographic areas

Alberta

Selection criteria

Size or scale of the historic place
Scope of the proposed project
Conservation priorities
Capacity of applicant to complete work and reporting by February 28
Funding history and compliance with past reporting requirements
Availability of program budget

How to apply

Register for GATE Front Office account

First-time users must register to get a GATE Front Office account before applying
Organizations: download and complete the registration form, email it to acsw.registration.hppp@gov.ab.ca with the name and location of the historic resource
Individuals: email your legal name, email address, and the name and location of the historic resource to acsw.registration.hppp@gov.ab.ca

Consult adviser and prepare budget

Consult with your Heritage Conservation Adviser to ensure eligibility and project compliance
Review the Guidelines for Historic Resource Conservation Grants
Prepare a project budget and schedule

Prepare supporting documents

Prepare invoices/receipts of completed work and estimates of proposed work
For Municipal Historic Resources: include written approval from the municipality
If applicant is not the legal owner: include authorization from the owner
For organizations: include incorporation document and list of executives/Board of Directors

Complete applicant profile in GATE

Log in to GATE Front Office portal
Complete your applicant profile (organization or individual)
Enter contact information and address details

Create and submit application

Select funding opportunity: Historic Resource Conservation Grant (HRCG)
Create a new project or select existing project
Enter historic resource information, project details, and cost breakdown
Upload supporting documents
Review and submit application

Wait for funding decision

Applicants are generally notified of funding decision in May or June
An interim payment of 50% is released upon project initiation
Final payment requires submitting invoices/receipts and reporting on in-kind donations

Processing and Agreement

Applications reviewed May to June for funding decisions
Evaluated based on project scope, conservation priorities, applicant capacity and funding history
Approved applicants receive funding agreement with terms and conditions
Interim payment of 50% released upon project initiation
Final payment upon submission of invoices, receipts and project report
Work inspected by Heritage Conservation Adviser for compliance

Additional information

Consultation with a Heritage Conservation Adviser is required before applying.
Work must comply with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
Grant recipients must publicly acknowledge Alberta government's financial support.
Projects must be completed and all reporting done by February 28 of the year following approval.

Contacts

carina.naranjilla@gov.ab.ca

780-431-2305

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation 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.