Our organization:
| ☐ | Is a registered non-profit organization |
| ☐ | Is based in New Brunswick |
| ☐ | Owns a permanent collection of artifacts |
| ☐ | Owns or holds a long-term lease for the building in which the museum is housed |
| ☐ | Is open to the public for at least ten (10) weeks per year [1] |
| ☐ | Meets Archaeology and Heritage Branch’s definition of a “museum” [2] |
| ☐ | Follows an approved Collections Management Policy (including Acquisition Policy) |
[1] The museum must be open to the public at least ten (10) consecutive weeks per year. A week is counted when the museum is open a minimum of five (5) days and six (6) hours per day.
[2] A “museum” is a “non-profit community institution which acts as a custodian to maintain, conserve, study, and interpret a permanent collection of heritage resources.” These resources may be objects or historical data. Such an organization holds its collection in trust for the public. It tries to ensure that the community derives maximum benefit from the collection it holds.
Prior to submitting the application, we have/are:
| ☐ | Read through the program guidelines in their entirety |
| ☐ | Noted the program deadline of April 15th and understand that an incomplete application will not be considered until all other applications have been reviewed and processed. Late applications may not be accepted. |
| ☐ | Contacted Archaeology and Heritage Branch to clarify any outstanding questions |
| ☐ | Completed all sections of the most current version of the application form located on the website, and included attachments when indicated |
| ☐ | Submitted (with the current application or since 2020) a copy of our organization’s by-laws and Collections Management Policy, including Acquisition Policy |
| ☐ | Ensured that all sections of the provided Excel spreadsheet have been filled out properly and included with the submission |
| ☐ | Ensured that the application form is signed by someone with signing authority for the organization |
| ☐ | Aware that only applications submitted to [email protected] will be accepted for review |