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Museum collection inventory program
Funding for museum collection inventory upgrades
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for producing or upgrading a museum collection inventory, up to $3,000 per organization. It supports cataloguing, digitization, inventory work, and storage or database improvements for museum collections.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cataloguing new acquisitions
- Updating collection records and databases
- Object photography and digitization
- Physical inventory work
- Improving storage conditions and supports for artifacts
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents requested with the application
- Authorization from the organization’s board or executive
- Pre-Application Checklist, completed internally
- Final report and expense report, if funding is approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit museums
- Museums based in New Brunswick
- Museums incorporated under the Companies Act
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are not non-profit museums
- Museums not based in New Brunswick
- Applicants receiving other provincial government funding for the project
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits related to the project
- Equipment and supplies
- Travel
- Other project-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects or project parts started or completed before approval
- Projects receiving funding from other provincial government sources
- Cancelled projects
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and must be complete to be considered.
- Funding decisions are based on the previous year’s project evaluation.
- Applications scoring 50% or more are considered until the program budget is exhausted.
- Successful applicants must submit required reports and supporting records by March 31.
Additional information
- Applicants must accept public disclosure of the organization name, community, and grant amount if funded.
- Applications must be complete and signed by an authorized representative.
- The program may be revised or suspended if funds are not available.
- Funding is limited and approved amounts may be lower than requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Museum collection inventory program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Museum collection inventory 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 Museum collection inventory program?
This program provides financial assistance for producing or upgrading a museum collection inventory, up to $3,000 per organization. It supports cataloguing, digitization, inventory work, and storage or database improvements for museum collections.
How much funding can be received?
Museum collection inventory program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Museum collection inventory program program?
To be eligible for the Museum collection inventory program program, you must:
Non-profit museum in New Brunswick
Incorporated under the Companies Act
Owns its permanent collection
What expenses are eligible under Museum collection inventory program?
Cataloguing new acquisitions
Updating collection records and databases
Object photography and digitization
Physical inventory work
Improving storage conditions and supports for artifacts
Who can I contact for more information about the Museum collection inventory program?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at archaeology-heritage@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-3115.
Where is the Museum collection inventory program available?
The Museum collection inventory program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Museum collection inventory program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Museum collection inventory program is a Grant and Funding