Heritage Awareness Grants

Eligible Expenses

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.