Translation and Interpretation Reimbursement Fund for Municipalities

• Contact details of the authorized municipal signatory (full name, email, phone number).
• Completed answers to all questions in the online application form.
• Detailed receipts grouped in a single non-editable PDF or Word file, in chronological order with clear net totals.

• The applicant must be a municipality incurring additional costs linked to official language obligations.
• Translation and interpretation expenses must be incurred within the specified program period.
• Expenses must be justified and documented through detailed proof of payment.
• Municipalities preparing for reaching the 20% official language minority population threshold must explain and justify related expenses in the application questionnaire.

Who is eligible?

• Municipalities currently subject to the Official Languages Act of New Brunswick.
• Municipalities not yet subject to the Act but choosing to offer interpretation or other additional language services.
• Municipalities preparing for the likely attainment of the 20% official language minority population threshold.

Eligible expenses

• Translation services, including items such as municipal websites, existing bylaws and emergency plans.
• Interpretation services offered to residents.
• Other translation and interpretation expenses paid within the eligible period and supported by detailed receipts.

Eligible geographic areas

• Municipalities in New Brunswick subject to, or preparing for, obligations under the Official Languages Act.

• Municipalities already subject to the Official Languages Act.
• Services required under the Official Languages Act.
• Municipalities not subject to the Act that offer additional language services.
• Services required under the Act undertaken in preparation for future obligations.
• Any services beyond the obligations of the Official Languages Act.

• Step 1: Prepare Application Information
  • Gather the contact details of the person authorized to sign funding requests for the municipality.
  • Compile answers to all questions listed on the first page of the online application form.
  • Organize all receipts in one non-editable PDF or Word file, in chronological order with clearly indicated net totals.
• Step 2: Complete Online Form
  • Access the encrypted Jotform platform via the provided web link.
  • Fill in all required fields in the online application form in one session, as progress cannot be saved.
• Step 3: Upload Supporting Documents
  • Attach the consolidated receipts file as instructed in the form.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Review the application for completeness.
  • Click SUBMIT before closing the browser window; otherwise, the information will be lost.
  • Ensure submission is completed by the end of the day on the stated deadline.

• Only expenses incurred between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026 are eligible for reimbursement.
• Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, March 23, 2026.
• Receipts must be grouped in chronological order in a single non-editable PDF or Word file.
• The total reimbursement envelope is shared among municipalities based on the number of applications received.