Heritage Program Grants - Military Memorial Conservation Grant

• Application Form
• Military Memorial Description and Condition Assessment
• Photographs of the memorial
• Contractors’ quotes
• Owner’s authorization or governing organization resolution, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Individuals
• Organizations
• Businesses
• Local governments

Who is not eligible

• The federal government
• Provincial government bodies
• Organizations reporting directly to a federal or provincial government body

Eligible expenses

• Materials for repair and conservation work
• Machinery rental or purchase when cheaper than renting
• Transportation for movable memorials
• Professional and contractor fees, including heritage advice and research
• Project-related administrative costs and land transfer costs for relocation projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Operating costs and routine maintenance
• New landscaping, benches, fencing, and flagpoles intended to enhance the memorial site
• Work that does not follow the Standards and Guidelines
• Capital costs incurred before funding notification
• Memorials that are the responsibility of the federal or provincial governments, or related bodies

Eligible geographic areas

• Manitoba

• Urgency of the work and condition of the memorial
• Compliance with the Standards and Guidelines
• Quality of the proposed work and contractor heritage experience
• Feasibility of completing the project as described
• Financial need and community benefit

• Step 1: Review the guidelines
  • Read the Program Guidelines before preparing the application.
  • Consult HRB staff well before the deadline if you have questions.
• Step 2: Complete the required forms
  • Fill out the Military Memorial Description and Condition Assessment.
  • Complete the Application Form.
  • Gather owner authorization or governing organization approval if needed.
• Step 3: Prepare supporting material
  • Attach photographs, contractor quotes, and any other required supporting documents.
  • Include any required explanation for the proposed work.
• Step 4: Submit the application
  • Send, deliver, or email the completed application to your Regional Services office or the HRB office.
  • Submit by the annual deadline.

• Applications are reviewed only when fully completed and submitted with all supporting material.
• HRB assesses projects against the program guidelines and assessment criteria.
• Successful applicants receive notification after the review process.
• Approved projects require a funding agreement before payment is made.
• Projects must be completed by the agreed date, and a final report is required.

• Applicants are encouraged to review the Program Guidelines before applying.
• Professional advice is recommended for preparing the project scope.
• The memorial owner or municipality must authorize the work if the applicant is not the owner.
• A long-term commitment to preserve the memorial is required.