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Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life
Funding for cultural action in minority communities
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports cultural, artistic, and heritage initiatives for official language minority communities. It provides funding of up to 50% of eligible project costs for projects that strengthen long-term community development.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that support the long-term development of official language minority communities in arts, culture, and heritage.
Documents Needed
- Application form for Official Languages Support Programs
- Required supporting documentation
- Letter of intent form for regional applications
- Application guidelines review
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial and territorial government organizations
Eligible expenses
- Project implementation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects
- Organization operating costs
- Regular coordination activities
- Networking and strategic planning
- Needs analyses, research, and professional training
- Activities with an international scope
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the application guidelines for the program.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete and sign the application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- For national projects, send the complete package to dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca.
- For regional projects, contact the regional office and submit the letter of intent first.
- Submit the complete funding application package by email through the relevant regional office.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life Program
What is the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life?
This program supports cultural, artistic, and heritage initiatives for official language minority communities. It provides funding of up to 50% of eligible project costs for projects that strengthen long-term community development.
Who is eligible for the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life program?
To be eligible for the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life program, you must:
Canadian not-for-profit organizations
Provincial and territorial government organizations
Arts, culture, or heritage projects
What expenses are eligible under Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life?
Projects that support the long-term development of official language minority communities in arts, culture, and heritage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life available?
The Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life?
Community Cultural Action Fund — Community Life is funded by Canadian Heritage