In order to support the federal government’s vision and its objective of fostering the economic development of official language minority communities, NB Translation offers a “Translation Assistance Program.” This program is aimed at increasing market access to
small and medium enterprises (SME) in the Atlantic region. Financial assistance will there fore be provided to companies who wish to
translate their promotional material into one of Canada’s two official languages. Multilingual translation projects could qualify.

Eligible Applicants

a. The following sectors are eligible:
    i.   Manufacturing, fabrication and processing 
    ii.  Goods and services to industry and businesses
    iii. Tourism
    iv. Professional services provided by lawyers, management consultants,
        accountants, surveyors, tradespersons, employment agencies

Not-for-profit organizations that do business in these sectors or provide support to these sectors may also qualify.

b. The following commercial sectors and not eligible:
    i.   Wholesale and retail trade industries 
    ii.  Real estate industries
    iii. Government services 
    iv. Office furniture and related machinery rentals 

c. Projects must be submitted by a private company established in the Atlantic region.

d. Companies with headquarters outside the Atlantic region must have a business
    office in the Atlantic region in order to be eligible.

Translation provider

It is the applicant’s responsibility to choose the Translator for the project. Applicants must choose a translator from NB Translation’s provider list. If an applicant wishes to hire a translator not listed, the Translator must register with NB Translation and complete the program’s qualification process.

Financial Assistance

a. Each successful applicant can receive up to 75% of eligible costs incurred, up to
    a maximum of $8,000.

b. The applicant can apply once or submit separate applications up to the maximum
    eligible amount.

c. The applicant will pay the Translator fees in full and will then submit a
    reimbursement request to NB Translation for amounts equivalent to
    75% of eligible costs incurred, up to a maximum of $8,000.

Eligible costs and non-eligible costs

a. Eligible costs are the Translator’s fees, before taxes, for the translation of
    promotional material, such as: 
    i.   Website content
    ii.  Pamphlets
    iii. Brochures
    iv. Specs and technical sheets 
    v.  Product labels and packaging
    vi. Display stands
    vii. Other types of documents could be eligible (on the approuval of the management committee)

b. Non-eligible costs are:
    i.   Design of websites or promotional material
    ii.  Press releases
    iii. Travel expenses
    iv. Costs incurred prior to NB Translation’s application approval
    v.  Taxes

Request for Financial Assistance

a. The application form can be obtained by contacting the Executive Director.

b. The following documents must be submitted with the application: 
    i.  the service offer from the chosen Translator;
    ii. a copy of the documents to be translated.

c.  If the request is approved, the applicant will receive a confirmation
    e-mail of their acceptance to the Translation Assistance Program,
    followed by an officiel letter of offer which will outline the agreement’s
    requirements and the reimbursement procedures.

d. Costs incurred prior to the reception of the confirmation e-mail to the
    Translation Assistance Program are not eligible.


Please note that it is possible to put aside a maximum of $ 8,000 in regards to the
Translation Assistance Program. For further information, please contact Translation NB.