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Historic resource conservation grants
Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
Last Update: January 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 2, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Historic Resource Conservation Grants provide matching funding of up to **$100,000 per historic place** to help preserve and conserve Alberta’s heritage through the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program. Eligible activities include conservation work (preservation, rehabilitation, restoration) and related studies and professional services (reports, plans, and consultant fees) for Provincial Historic Resources, Municipal Historic Resources, Indigenous Historic Places, and in some cases other undesignated historic resources.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 2, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
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
- Conservation work to preserve, rehabilitate, or restore an eligible historic place in Alberta (Provincial Historic Resources, Municipal Historic Resources, or Indigenous Historic Places).
- Preparation of conservation-related studies, reports, plans, or assessments for an eligible historic place.
- Engagement of professional services (for example, architects, engineers, or other professional consultants) directly associated with conserving an eligible historic place.
- Conservation-related studies and professional services for certain undesignated historic resources (subject to confirmation with a Heritage Conservation Adviser or the Program Coordinator).
Documents Needed
- Cost estimates/quotes (required)
- Invoices/receipts for any completed project work
- Municipality’s written approval for the conservation work (for Municipal Historic Resources)
- Written authorization from the legal owner (if the applicant is not the legal owner)
- Incorporation document and a current list of executives/Board of Directors (for organizations)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Registered organizations (including non-profit organizations, corporations, church organizations, schools and other educational institutions)
- Municipalities
- First Nations and Metis Settlements
Who is not eligible
- Provincial government departments.
- Friends organizations associated with historic sites and interpretive centres owned or operated by the Government of Alberta.
Eligible expenses
- Cash costs for project-related materials and services (excluding GST).
- In-kind contributions directly related to the project (donated labour, services, materials or equipment), up to 33% (one third) of cash costs.
- Professional fees for architects, engineers and other professional consultants associated with conservation work.
- Costs to prepare conservation studies and planning documents (for example feasibility studies, architectural/engineering assessments, historic structure reports, concept plans, preservation plans, and architectural drawings/designs) associated with the conservation of the historic place.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work that does not comply with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
- Total reconstruction of a historic place.
- Ongoing operations or routine maintenance.
- Energy retrofitting or upgrading.
- Administration and overhead activities (for example, financial reporting, fundraising, or grant application preparation).
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated using several factors (including the size/scale of the historic place, project scope, conservation priorities, the proponent’s capacity to complete the work and reporting by February 28 of the following year, funding history/compliance, and the program budget).
- Funding decisions are generally communicated to applicants in May or June.
- If approved, an interim payment of 50% is released when the project is initiated.
- To obtain the final payment, recipients submit project invoices/receipts (cash expenses) and report any in-kind donations in GATE; work is inspected and must comply with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
- Recipients must complete the project and reporting requirements by February 28 of the following year and publicly acknowledge the Government of Alberta’s financial support.
Additional information
- Work must comply with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada and will be inspected by a Heritage Conservation Adviser.
- Applicants are generally notified of the funding decision in May or June.
- In-kind donations must be reported when requesting the final payment.
- Grant recipients must publicly acknowledge the Government of Alberta’s financial support (for example, in print, online, through media outlets or at events).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Historic resource conservation grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 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.
What is the Historic resource conservation grants?
Historic Resource Conservation Grants provide matching funding of up to $100,000 per historic place to help preserve and conserve Alberta’s heritage through the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program. Eligible activities include conservation work (preservation, rehabilitation, restoration) and related studies and professional services (reports, plans, and consultant fees) for Provincial Historic Resources, Municipal Historic Resources, Indigenous Historic Places, and in some cases other undesignated historic resources.
How much funding can be received?
Historic resource conservation grants Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Historic resource conservation grants program?
To be eligible for the Historic resource conservation grants program, you must:
Must be an owner or authorized steward of an eligible Alberta historic place (Provincial Historic Resource, Municipal Historic Resource, or Indigenous Historic Place).
Organization applicants must be registered (e.g., non-profit, corporation, church, school/educational institution, municipality, First Nation or Métis Settlement).
Must contribute at least 50% of total eligible project costs (matching funding).
What expenses are eligible under Historic resource conservation grants?
Conservation work to preserve, rehabilitate, or restore an eligible historic place in Alberta (Provincial Historic Resources, Municipal Historic Resources, or Indigenous Historic Places).
Preparation of conservation-related studies, reports, plans, or assessments for an eligible historic place.
Engagement of professional services (for example, architects, engineers, or other professional consultants) directly associated with conserving an eligible historic place.
Conservation-related studies and professional services for certain undesignated historic resources (subject to confirmation with a Heritage Conservation Adviser or the Program Coordinator).
Who can I contact for more information about the Historic resource conservation grants?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at carina.naranjilla@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-431-2305.
Where is the Historic resource conservation grants available?
The Historic resource conservation grants program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Historic resource conservation grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Historic resource conservation grants is a Grant and Funding