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Private Archives Support Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports accredited organizations in managing and promoting private archives
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Private Archives Support Program, offered by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, provides eligible private archival services with up to $85,000 per year in funding to support their mission. The program aims to enhance the acquisition, processing, dissemination, and reference activities of private archives throughout Quebec.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Buying or selling a company
- Obtain certifications
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 85,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Acquisition of private archives for preservation and access.
- Processing and organization of private archives collections.
- Promotion and public dissemination of private archives through events, partnerships, or online platforms.
- Providing reference services related to private archives.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 83,000
Digitizing and cataloguing historic theatre company archives
$ 65,000
Reference service expansion for genealogical archives users
$ 85,000
Acquisition and organization of private jazz musician archives
$ 84,500
Processing artist-run centre archives and launching virtual gallery
$ 82,000
Processing and sharing of mid-century architectural photograph collection
$ 85,000
Indigenous oral history tapes acquisition and preservation project
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a recognized private archives service (SAPA) accredited by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ).
- The applicant must not be a public body as defined by the Loi sur les archives.
- Newly accredited SAPAs are also eligible for the program.
Who is eligible?
- Accredited private archives services (SAPA) in Quebec, except those governed by public organizations under the Loi sur les archives
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that are public bodies, as defined under the Loi sur les archives (Archives Act).
Eligible expenses
- Movable or immovable services provided by proven partners.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies established in Quebec
- Organizations located in one of the following administrative regions: Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Mauricie, Centre-du-Québec, Estrie, Montreal, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, Côte-Nord
Selection criteria
- Number of acquired archival fonds (15%).
- Number of processing activities completed (20%).
- Number of description units created or modified (15%).
- Diversity and number of dissemination activities, including partnerships (35%).
- Number of reference activities completed (15%).
How to apply
1
Confirm organizational eligibility
- Ensure your organization is an accredited Private Archives Service (SAPA) and not under a public body as defined by law
2
Prepare application documents
- Gather annual reports in accordance with the accreditation regulations
- Prepare a summary document detailing the planning of acquisition, processing, dissemination, and reference activities for the next two years
- Collect proof of financial commitment from one or more public or private partners, renewable every year
3
Submit application to BAnQ
- Submit the application and all required documents to the relevant BAnQ regional center by the specified deadline
4
Wait for evaluation results
- Await evaluation of your application by BAnQ and potential follow-up regarding compliance and completeness
Additional information
- The financial support is typically granted on a five-year (quinquennial) basis.
- Financial contributions from external partners must be proven annually to receive supplementary amounts.
- The maximum combined grants for the "Soutien aux archives privées" and "Soutien au traitement des archives privées" programs is $85,000 per year.
- Newly accredited organizations are eligible for mission support funding upon accreditation.
Documents and links
Contacts
valerie.damour@banq.qc.ca
5148731101
