Heritage Preservation Partnership Program (HPPP): Heritage Awareness Grants

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta nonprofits, individuals, corporations, churches, municipalities, schools and educational institutions, First Nations, and Metis settlements for the preservation and interpretation of the province’s history. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to preserve, interpret, promote awareness, produce new understanding, or add to the knowledge of Alberta’s history.

The following projects and expenses may be covered by the grant:

• Design, fabrication and installation of heritage markers, plaques, cairns, monuments, and interpretive displays that provide substantial information about Alberta’s history. A copy of the interpretive text must accompany the application.
• Production of multimedia or participatory projects that will promote awareness of Alberta’s history such as videos, broadcasts, walking tours, plays and heritage component of websites. Content must be provided. The costs of maintaining websites is not eligible.
• Delivery of public educational programs that will increase knowledge and understanding of Alberta’s history. Content of the program must be provided.
• Attending professional development opportunities within the field of heritage preservation such as workshops, seminars or conferences on heritage preservation. Applicant must provide evidence that attendance is vital to his/her career in heritage preservation.
• Organizing and presenting local or provincial workshops, seminars, conferences or lectures that encourage public involvement in heritage preservation and promote knowledge about Alberta’s history. Agenda and program must be provided.
• Costs associated with cultural protocols such as gifting to Elders and knowledge keepers and organizing sharing circles. Costs should be budgeted at standard Government of Alberta rates.