Heritage grant programs – Municipal Historic resource conservation grants
$50,000
Grant
Description:
The Heritage Preservation Partnership Program provides matching grants and scholarship funds to support initiatives that preserve and interpret Alberta’s heritage.
Comments on Funding:
In addition to a grant for conservation work, a matching of grant of $25,000 is also available for studies, reports, plans and professional services for architects, engineers and other professional consultants associated with the conservation of a historic place. The same maximum grant applies to all historic resources regardless of designation.
The first working day of February.
Eligibility:
Owners and authorized stewards of Alberta’s historic places may apply.
Applicants include the following:
individuals
registered organizations
non-profit organizations
corporations
church organizations
schools and other educational institutions
municipalities
First Nations and Metis Settlements
Application Steps:
Step 1. Consult with a heritage conservation adviser or program coordinator.
Consult with us before applying to ensure eligibility and compliance with the ‘Standard and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada’.
Email the Program Coordinator or call 780-431-2305 to get started.
Step 2. Review the guidelines
Guidelines for Historic Resource Conservation Grants
Step 3. Complete the application form and gather all supporting documents.
Fill out a paper or electronic copy of the Historic Resource Conservation Grant Application Form.
When preparing the project budget, you may use the template for Cash Costs and In-kind Costs.
The application must include the following:
project budget and timelines
contractor’s estimates for proposed work or invoices/receipts for completed work
other supporting documents listed in the application form
Applications for Municipal Historic Resources must include a written approval from the municipality for the conservation work identified on the application. Review a sample letter.
Step 4. Submit your application package
Drop off, mail, send by courier or email application to:
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program
Old St. Stephen’s College Building
8820 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P8
Email: acsw.hppp@gov.ab.ca
Documentation Needed:
Grant Application Form, Cash Costs and In-kind Costs
Other Things to Note:
Connect with the Program Coordinator:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-431-2305 (in Alberta)
Toll free: dial 310-0000 before the number (in Alberta)
Email: carina.naranjilla@gov.ab.ca
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