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Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund
Supports access to justice in both official languages
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund provides financial support (amount not specified) for projects that enhance access to justice by increasing bilingual legal services, training, and resources for official language minority communities. Eligible activities include the development of legal tools, language training for justice professionals, public legal education, and socio-legal support services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promotion of awareness, information, and training on access to justice in both official languages.
- Development and dissemination of jurilinguistic and legal tools.
- Research benefiting official language minority communities.
- Provision of legal information and socio-legal support services to official language minority communities, especially for vulnerable populations.
- Development of curriculum and recruitment strategies for bilingual students and professionals pursuing justice-related careers.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian non-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments (including associated Crown corporations)
- Canadian institutions or boards of education (including Centres for jurilinguistics)
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies or corporations.
- Federal Crown corporations.
- Individual applicants (not companies, but included for clarity).
Eligible expenses
- Development and dissemination of legal and linguistic tools and related training materials.
- Costs associated with workshops and language training for bilingual lawyers and justice system stakeholders.
- Public legal education and information materials.
- Professional development and advanced legal terminology training for justice professionals.
- Activities focused on legal information and socio-legal support services for official language minority communities.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories across Canada.
Selection criteria
- Obtaining confirmed financial or in-kind support from other sources for legal information and socio-legal support service activities.
- Obtaining confirmed financial or in-kind support from provincial or territorial administrations for activities impacting those administrations.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request Application Forms
- Contact the Department of Justice Canada to request the necessary application forms by writing to OLSF-FALO@justice.gc.ca.
- Step 2: Prepare Your Application
- Complete the application forms as provided by the Department.
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal aligning with the priorities of the Support Fund.
- Collect and organize any supporting documentation required for your submission (such as project description, budget, partnership confirmation if applicable, etc.).
- Step 3: Submit Your Application
- Send your completed application and all supporting documents to the Department of Justice, preferably electronically, as encouraged for sustainable development.
- If necessary, print your paper application double-sided to minimize environmental impact before mailing it to the Programs Branch, Department of Justice Canada, 284 Wellington Street, 6th floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8.
- Step 4: Contact for Information
- For questions or guidance, contact the Programs Branch at (613) 941-4193 or pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca.
Additional information
- The Department of Justice encourages electronic submission of proposals to reduce environmental impact.
- When submitting paper applications, applicants are encouraged to print on both sides to minimize environmental impact.
- Receiving funding may require applicants to review specific handbooks or guides related to financial requirements of contribution agreements.
- Outreach initiatives and encouragement of collaboration with official language minority communities may be part of the funding process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund Program
What is the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund?
The Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund provides financial support (amount not specified) for projects that enhance access to justice by increasing bilingual legal services, training, and resources for official language minority communities. Eligible activities include the development of legal tools, language training for justice professionals, public legal education, and socio-legal support services.
Who is eligible for the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund program?
To be eligible for the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund program, you must:
Canadian non-profit organizations
Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments, including associated Crown corporations
Canadian institutions/boards of education, including Centres for jurilinguistics
What expenses are eligible under Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund?
Promotion of awareness, information, and training on access to justice in both official languages.
Development and dissemination of jurilinguistic and legal tools.
Research benefiting official language minority communities.
Provision of legal information and socio-legal support services to official language minority communities, especially for vulnerable populations.
Development of curriculum and recruitment strategies for bilingual students and professionals pursuing justice-related careers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund?
You can contact Department of Justice Canada (JUS) by email at OLSF-FALO@justice.gc.ca or by phone at (613)941-4193.
Where is the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund available?
The Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund?
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund is funded by Department of Justice Canada (JUS)