Support for Translation and Interpretation Program

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.

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.

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

Here is additional relevant detail for this grant:

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