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Historical societies assistance program
Funding for historical societies publishing heritage periodicals
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick
Overview
This program provides up to $5,500 annually to support historical societies in New Brunswick. It helps cover costs related to publishing and distributing periodicals on local and regional history, including bulletins, magazines, and research-based publications.
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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 : 5,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- New Brunswick
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
- Research
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Publication and distribution of periodicals on New Brunswick history
- Production of bulletins, magazines, newsletters, and similar heritage publications
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Completed financial forms
- Organization by-laws
- Most recent issues of the publications
- Supporting documents requested in the checklist
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered non-profit historical societies
- Organizations based in New Brunswick
- Organizations publishing heritage periodicals
Who is not eligible
- Organizations receiving Community Museums Assistance Program funding
- Organizations receiving Book Publishing (Periodicals) - Operations Grant funding
Eligible expenses
- Costs linked to producing and distributing periodicals
- Publishing costs for bulletins, magazines, newsletters, and similar materials
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities completed before the program deadline
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed against eligibility and program criteria
- Incomplete applications may be delayed until other applications are reviewed
- Funding is subject to available budget and is not guaranteed
- Successful applicants must acknowledge provincial support
- Annual activity reports are required
Additional information
- Applications are accepted by email only.
- Annual applications are required to continue or launch a project.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge provincial government support in promotional material.
- Approved grants are subject to available funding.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Historical societies assistance program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Historical societies assistance program. 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 Historical societies assistance program?
This program provides up to $5,500 annually to support historical societies in New Brunswick. It helps cover costs related to publishing and distributing periodicals on local and regional history, including bulletins, magazines, and research-based publications.
How much funding can be received?
Historical societies assistance program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Historical societies assistance program program?
To be eligible for the Historical societies assistance program program, you must:
Registered non-profit organization
Based in New Brunswick
Publishes a heritage periodical
What expenses are eligible under Historical societies assistance program?
Publication and distribution of periodicals on New Brunswick history
Production of bulletins, magazines, newsletters, and similar heritage publications
Who can I contact for more information about the Historical societies assistance program?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at archaeology-heritage@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-3115.
Where is the Historical societies assistance program available?
The Historical societies assistance program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Historical societies assistance program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Historical societies assistance program is a Grant and Funding