Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Last Update: January 24, 2025
NB, Canada
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Government of New Brunswick
- Executive Council Office
Status
Open
Overview of the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program program
Not-for-profit organizations requiring interpretation or translation services may apply for this non-repayable assistance.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant offers comprehensive funding support to enhance bilingual services, allowing for total coverage of eligible expenses. The reimbursement system ensures that organizations can implement their translation and interpretation projects effectively.
- Funding can cover up to 100% of eligible project expenses.
- The maximum amount of funding available is $10,000 per project.
- Approved funding is provided by way of reimbursement after project completion.
- Priority is given to organizations that have not previously received funding from the program.
- Certified invoices from professionals providing services are required for reimbursement.
Eligible projects & activities
This program aims to enhance the availability of services in both of New Brunswick's official languages through translation and interpretation projects. Eligible projects focus on fostering inclusivity and communication across language barriers in the non-profit sector.
- Interpretation from one official language to the other for public events such as conferences, conventions, and annual meetings.
- Translation of documents related to public events, including conferences, conventions, and annual meetings, from one official language to the other.
- Translation of foundational documents like constitutions, charters, and by-laws during an organization's start-up phase.
- Creating bilingual promotional materials for the organization's mandate and services, including pamphlets, brochures, posters, news releases, and websites during the start-up phase.
- Translation of documents associated with public and annual meetings or conferences.
- Translation of training guides and public-interest research or reports.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 50,000
Developing a new eco-friendly packaging technology to reduce plastic waste
$ 30,000
Training employees on new sustainable business practices
$ 35,000
Creating an employee training program on water conservation techniques
$ 55,000
Integrating sustainable energy solutions in local non-profit community center
$ 60,000
Researching and developing new solar-powered irrigation systems
$ 45,000
Implementing a sustainable waste management system in our production facilities
Eligibility criteria of the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the organization's type, location, and objectives.
- The applicant must be a non-profit organization with a social and/or community focus.
- The organization must be registered according to federal and/or provincial laws.
- The organization's permanent office must be located in New Brunswick.
- The organization must aim to promote participation of both official language communities at public forums.
- The organization must work to make more public interest publications available in both official languages.
- Individuals, government departments and their agencies, health care institutions/organizations, as well as professional and recreational organizations, are not eligible.
Who is eligible?
Any non-profit organization with a social and/or community focus, registered according to federal and/or provincial laws, whose permanent office is located in New Brunswick. These organizations should aim to:- Promote participation of both official language communities at public forums in the not-for-profit sector;- Make available more public interest publications in both official languages.Note that individuals, government departments and their agencies, health care institutions/organizations, as well as professional and recreational organizations are excluded.
Who is not eligible
The grant has specific restrictions on eligibility that exclude certain types of organizations. These restrictions ensure that funds are allocated towards fostering linguistic duality and community-based initiatives.
- Individual applicants.
- Government departments and their agencies.
- Health care institutions/organizations.
- Professional organizations.
- 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.
Eligibility criteria of the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program program
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
How to apply to the Support for Translation and Interpretation Program program
1
Verify Eligibility
Ensure your organization is a non-profit with a social/community focus in New Brunswick and fits the eligible project categories.
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.
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.
4
Submit Application
Email or mail the completed application form along with supporting documentation to the program’s contact address.
5
Await Notification
Wait for official notification, aimed to be issued within 8 weeks of application receipt.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant detail for this grant:
- Priority is given to organizations that have never received funding through this Program before.
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