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Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants
Funding for Alberta heritage publications
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Matching funding of up to $10,000 supports heritage publications about Alberta history. It funds books, interpretive brochures, pamphlets, booklets, and walking tour booklets.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
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
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of books
- Production of interpretive brochures, pamphlets, and booklets
- Production of walking tour booklets
Documents Needed
- Substantially complete manuscript for books
- Text with layout and photographs for brochures, pamphlets, or booklets
- Project plan
- Project budget
- Quotes or estimates for publishing and printing
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals living in Alberta or with a permanent Alberta address
- Registered organizations in Alberta
- Municipalities
- First Nations and Métis Settlements
Who is not eligible
- Printers
- Government of Alberta departments
- Friends organizations linked to Government of Alberta-owned or operated historic sites and interpretive centres
Eligible expenses
- Printing
- Layout and design
- Copyediting, proofreading, and indexing
- Photo copyright fees
- Bibliography writing and digital conversion
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses already incurred or work already completed
- Research, writing, and manuscript preparation
- Marketing, promotion, and distribution
- Substantive editing, photo selection, translation, and illustration or map production
- Staff salary already covered by existing pay
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Project approach and strategy
- Experience and qualifications of the project team
- Project budget
- Overall quality and completeness of the application
- Funding history and past compliance
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the program guidelines and application form.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents and budget materials.
- Step 3: Submit the package
- Send the application by drop-off, mail, courier, or email to the program office in Edmonton.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by program staff.
- Staff provide funding recommendations to the Minister.
- The Minister makes the final funding decision.
- Successful applicants are generally notified in May or June.
- Approved funding is governed by the guidelines, application form, and award letter.
Additional information
- This grant is discontinued and no longer accepting applications.
- Applicants should review the current program guidelines before preparing a submission.
- Projects involving Indigenous content should show community involvement in development.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants Program
What is the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants?
Matching funding of up to $10,000 supports heritage publications about Alberta history. It funds books, interpretive brochures, pamphlets, booklets, and walking tour booklets.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants program, you must:
Substantial Alberta heritage content
Complete publication materials
Organizational history with broader value
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants?
Production of books
Production of interpretive brochures, pamphlets, and booklets
Production of walking tour booklets
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants?
You can contact Alberta Culture and Status of Women by email at cul.hppp@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants available?
The Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Publication Grants is a Grant and Funding