Alberta Historical Resources Foundation
The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) was established by the Provincial Legislature in 1973 in order to promote public awareness and enjoyment of Alberta's cultural heritage. Heritage resources are a reflection of our province's life - past, present and future. They also provide immense educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. The conservation of historic places is recognized internationally as a key component of quality environments, contributing to healthy, diverse and livable communities.
With annual funding from the Alberta Lottery Fund, the AHRF supports community and individual initiatives in heritage preservation through a variety of grants in the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program. The Alberta Main Street Program assists municipalities in the revitalization of their historic central districts. We also support the province's museums, archives and historical societies to ensure their success in documenting, preserving, and presenting the province's heritage.
Reporting to the Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, the AHRF has an appointed Board of Directors made up of people from around the province and receives administrative, consultative and technical support from the Historic Resources Management Branch of our ministry.
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Preservation Partnership Program This program offers matching grants, along with technical and advisory assistance to organizations and individuals for initiatives such as conserving historic places, undertaking historical research, producing local history books and installing interpretive markers ... more |
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Main Street Program The Alberta Main Street Program provides resources and expertise for communities committed to conserving their historic commercial districts. Supported by the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, the program provides professional advice for the appropriate rehabilitation of storefronts in Alberta's historic downtown areas. ... more |
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Partnerships with Other Provincial Heritage Organizations The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation provides annual funding to five other provincial heritage organizations: Alberta Museums Association, the Archives Society of Alberta, the Historical Society of Alberta, the Alberta Genealogical Society and the Archaeological Society of Alberta. |
Beginning in 2005, the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation presents Heritage Awards every two years to recognize and celebrate outstanding accomplishments and projects by individuals, organizations and corporations in the protection, preservation and promotion of heritage in the province. If you know of a person, project or municipality that demonstrates excellence in heritage preservation, please nominate them ... more
