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Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028
Supports French-language services in British Columbia
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,784,912
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $8,784,912 in federal support, or 50% of eligible expenditures, for French-language services in British Columbia. It funds planning, study, research, development, and implementation activities under the provincial strategic plan.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,784,912 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and delivery of French-language provincial and municipal services.
- Activities that support the development and vitality of the Francophone community in British Columbia.
- Special projects creating new French-language services in minority settings.
- Projects supporting cultural, artistic, and heritage expression of official language minority communities.
Documents Needed
- Strategic Plan
- Final report on results and actual expenditures
- Annual attestation form
- Interim financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Government of British Columbia
- Provincial and municipal public services in British Columbia
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside British Columbia
- Organizations not part of the Canada–British Columbia agreement structure
Eligible expenses
- Planning, study, research, development, and implementation costs for the Strategic Plan.
- Eligible goods and services rendered during the agreement period.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Goods and services provided outside the agreement period, unless pre-authorized by Canada.
- Long-term contracts for which Canada disclaims liability.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Performance indicators and targets for each planned action.
- Clear description of planned actions and expected results.
- Alignment with the Strategic Plan objectives.
- Defined federal and provincial contribution structure for each funded objective.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the Strategic Plan
- Develop the multi-year Strategic Plan for British Columbia.
- Include priorities, planned actions, indicators, targets, and expected results.
- Step 2: Submit the Strategic Plan
- Submit the Strategic Plan to Canada as part of the bilateral agreement process.
- If needed, discuss clarification points with Canada.
- Step 3: Agreement approval and signature
- Have the agreement signed by both parties.
- Proceed once the agreement is in force.
- Step 4: Ongoing reporting
- Provide annual attestations and fiscal-year reports.
- Submit final reports and actual expenditure information.
Processing and Agreement
- The agreement is implemented through the Strategic Plan and related reporting.
- Canada and British Columbia meet before the end of each fiscal year to discuss results and activities.
- British Columbia submits final reports and financial statements for each fiscal year.
- Canada reviews results through the annual reports and may publish a national report on program results.
- The parties may amend the Strategic Plan or the agreement by mutual written consent.
Additional information
- The agreement is between Canada and British Columbia.
- It supports French-language services and the Francophone community in British Columbia.
- Public communications related to the agreement may be made available in English and French.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 Program
What is the Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028?
This program provides up to $8,784,912 in federal support, or 50% of eligible expenditures, for French-language services in British Columbia. It funds planning, study, research, development, and implementation activities under the provincial strategic plan.
How much funding can be received?
Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,784,912 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 program?
To be eligible for the Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 program, you must:
Part of British Columbia’s Strategic Plan
Supports French-language services
Within the agreement period
What expenses are eligible under Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028?
Planning and delivery of French-language provincial and municipal services.
Activities that support the development and vitality of the Francophone community in British Columbia.
Special projects creating new French-language services in minority settings.
Projects supporting cultural, artistic, and heritage expression of official language minority communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 available?
The Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada–British Columbia Agreement on French-Language Services 2024–2025 to 2027–2028 is a Partnering and Collaboration