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Support for Translation and Interpretation Program

Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick

Offered by
Government of New Brunswick
Official source: www2.gnb.ca

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations with a social and/or community focus
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Overview

Not-for-profit organizations requiring interpretation or translation services may apply for this non-repayable assistance.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop an online presence
  • Start a business
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • New Brunswick
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
$ 500,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
500 employees maximum
Audience
  • Language Minorities
Legal structures
All legal structures

Start applying for this program

Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Translation and interpretation program updated

The program now shows a downloadable application form and guide, with clearer application requirements, eligible-applicant rules, and an eight-week notification target.

See more

The official program pages and guide now make the application package explicit, including the downloadable form, required supporting documents, and the instruction that all required documentation must accompany the application. They also state that official notification is targeted within eight weeks of receipt and identify a program email contact, PSLO-POLS@gnb.ca. Eligibility is now described more clearly for non-profit organizations with a social and/or community focus in New Brunswick, and educational, health, government, and professional or recreational organizations are excluded. The page also clarifies eligible project types and keeps the same funding framework and project-cost rules.

Official source: gnb.ca
September 16, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations with a social and/or community focus
  • Organizations registered according to federal and/or provincial laws
  • Organizations with a permanent office in New Brunswick
  • Organizations that promote participation of both official language communities at public forums in the not-for-profit sector
  • Organizations that make available more public interest publications in both official languages

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Government departments and their agencies
  • Health care institutions/organizations
  • Professional and recreational organizations

Eligible expenses

The grant covers expenses related to professional translation and interpretation services necessary for the implementation of eligible projects.

  • Professional fees for interpreters.
  • Travel and lodging fees for interpreters.
  • Rental fees for technical equipment/booth(s).
  • Professional fees for technical staff, including travel and lodging.
  • Professional fees for translators and revisers.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to non-profit organizations with a permanent office located in New Brunswick, Canada. It supports efforts to promote linguistic duality within the province.

  • Organizations based in New Brunswick.

Activities funded

  • Interpretation from one official language to the other, and translation of documents related to a public event such as a conference, convention or annual meeting
  • Translation from one official language to the other of documents intended for the public and organization members, including founding documents, promotional materials, documents related to a public meeting, annual meeting or conference, and training guides, public-interest research or reports

How to apply

  • Step 1: Verify Eligibility
  • Ensure your organization is a non-profit with a social/community focus in New Brunswick and fits the eligible project categories.
  • Step 2: Prepare Documentation
  • Gather certified invoices from professionals providing translation and/or interpreting services.
  • Compile documents relevant to your project, including descriptions of public events or translated documents needed.
  • Step 3: Draft Application
  • Outline the scope and objectives of your project, ensuring alignment with the program's aims to enhance bilingual services.
  • Detail the budget and the maximum funding request (up to $10,000), clearly listing eligible expenses.
  • Step 4: Submit Application
  • Email or mail the completed application form along with supporting documentation to the program’s contact address.
  • Step 5: Await Notification
  • Wait for official notification, aimed to be issued within 8 weeks of application receipt.

Documents Needed

  • Signed application form, constitution of organization, event program, and total budget of event, including the various funding sources
  • For translation services: two certified quotes for translation services and copy of documents which require translation
  • For interpretation: two certified quotes for equipment rental, which also include fees related to technical staff, and two certified quotes for the interpretation services

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with grant objectives and eligibility requirements
  • Demonstrated need for funding
  • Feasibility and clarity of project plan
  • Potential impact on the target sector or community
  • Sustainability and long-term viability of the project

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed based on available funding, and approval is not guaranteed.
  • Official notification is intended to be issued within eight weeks of receiving an application.
  • To receive payment, applicants must submit certified invoices from the professionals who provided the translation and/or interpreting services.

Additional information

Here is additional relevant detail for this grant:

  • Priority is given to organizations that have never received funding through this Program before.

Contacts

PSLO-POLS@gnb.ca

Official sources

www2.gnb.ca

Official page

Programme d'appui à la traduction et l’interprétation

Program guide

translation interpretation guidelines etranslation interpretation guidelines f

Application form

Department of Intergovernmental Affairsdu GNB - Approvisionnement.GNB supplier number
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program Program

What is the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program?

Not-for-profit organizations requiring interpretation or translation services may apply for this non-repayable assistance.

How much funding can be received?

Support for Translation and Interpretation Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

What expenses are eligible under Support for Translation and Interpretation Program?

The grant covers expenses related to professional translation and interpretation services necessary for the implementation of eligible projects. Professional fees for interpreters. Travel and lodging fees for interpreters. Rental fees for technical equipment/booth(s). Professional fees for technical staff, including travel and lodging. Professional fees for translators and revisers.

Who can I contact for more information about the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program?

You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at PSLO-POLS@gnb.ca.

Where is the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program available?

The Support for Translation and Interpretation Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Is the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Support for Translation and Interpretation Program is a Grant and Funding