Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
- Open continuously
Overview
Not-for-profit organizations requiring interpretation or translation services may apply for this non-repayable assistance.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
- Start a business
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
- New Brunswick
- All legal structures
- $ 500,000 maximum revenue
- 500 employees maximum
- Language Minorities
Next Steps
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
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.
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
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.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant detail for this grant:
- Priority is given to organizations that have never received funding through this Program before.