Historical societies assistance

This program is designed to support historical societies by covering some costs associated with producing and sharing periodicals that highlight New Brunswick’s history. Its goal is to strengthen the capabilities of eligible organizations, helping them grow and develop for the benefit of their communities, other New Brunswick residents and visitors interested in local history.

The program can be used to:

• promote the publication and distribution of periodicals such as bulletins and magazines that contain studies or research reports showcasing various aspects of cultural heritage in New Brunswick
• launch a new heritage project

Organizations wishing to apply must fill out the appropriate form and send all requested documents no later than April 15 of the request year. Late or incomplete applications may not be accepted or may not be considered until all other grants have been assessed, potentially resulting in a reduced grant amount or no funding, depending on budget availability. If you expect a late or incomplete application, discuss this with the project officer before the deadline.

The grant is based on the previous year’s grant and the strength and merit of the application, with project funding not exceeding 50 per cent of the project’s total cost, up to $5,500 annually.

Applications under this program are limited to non-profit organizations based in New Brunswick and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Companies Act.

To benefit from the program, the organization must:

• publish a periodical with cultural and heritage content that has a minimum circulation of 100 copies per issue and whose themes relate to New Brunswick heritage
• have already published at least three issues and have a regular publishing program that includes not less than six titles during the last three years
• produce electronic newsletters or online publications in the most appropriate format (PDF, HTML, EPUB) to communicate using an electronic mailing list or through a document accessible on your website
• when applicable, adhere to the standards set by the Canadian Council of Archives and follow the recommendations and guidelines of the Canadian Conservation Institute

Organizations which receive a Community Museums Assistance Program grant from the Archaeology and Heritage Branch OR a grant under the Book and Publishing Development Program administered by the Arts and Culture Branch are not eligible.

The projects submitted to this program are evaluated according to the following criteria:

Application and administrative procedures

The purpose of the funding must be stated in the application.

The applications must be as detailed as necessary for the projects, including the starting date, a project summary and a budget of the requesting organization.

This grant cannot be used to fund activities that occurred before the program deadline.

In addition to detailing all publishing costs and anticipated revenues, the applicant must include a copy of each of the most recent issues of its publications printed over the organization’s last fiscal year. Regular publications must include an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), which can be obtained through Library and Archives Canada.

Every year, societies must apply for funding, whether they want to continue their program or launch a new project. They must also provide an annual activity report.

Successful applicants must acknowledge the support of the provincial government in all promotional material associated with the grant.

1. Complete all sections of the most current version of the application form (PDF 361 KB) and include all attachments indicated.
2. Ensure someone authorized by the organization signs the application.
3. Use the Pre-Application Checklist (PDF 114 Ko) to confirm organizational eligibility.
4. Submit all documentation to [email protected].

Note: The government’s email system has a limit of 35MB for any attachments. Anything larger will not be delivered. Our email system will automatically send you an acknowledgement of receipt, but that should not be interpreted as all the information/attachments having been received. 

Release of information to the public

The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is subject to the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Applicants must accept and agree that, if they receive a grant, their name, community and the grant amount will be published on the provincial government website and in the department’s annual report.