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Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life
Funding for community life initiatives
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports community organizations working to strengthen official-language minority communities. Funding is available for one-time projects and ongoing programming that advance community development and related objectives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-time project activities.
- Ongoing programming activities that support community development.
- Initiatives that strengthen relations between community stakeholders.
Documents Needed
- Application form – Official Languages Support Programs.
- Required supporting documentation.
- Letter of Intent form, for selected regional project applications.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian non-profit organizations.
- Canadian associations, institutions, and foundations.
- Canadian for-profit organizations for non-profit activities only.
- Government entities able to manage a school community center.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Universities, schools, and school boards.
- Foreign institutions and organizations.
- Government organizations, except where specifically allowed for a school community center.
Eligible expenses
- Artist and performer fees, including related travel and copyright costs.
- Administrative costs such as salaries, benefits, rent, room rental, utilities, telephone, internet, and office supplies.
- Equipment and capital expenses, including software and equipment rental or purchase.
- Travel, meals, accommodation, venue rental, insurance, permits, consulting, training, and promotion costs.
- In-kind contributions for capital projects for community radio stations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities requiring ongoing funding under project funding.
- Applicants or activities outside the eligible organization types.
Eligible geographic areas
- National.
- Quebec.
- Manitoba.
- Northwest Territories.
- Nunavut.
- Saskatchewan.
- Alberta.
- British Columbia.
- New Brunswick.
- Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Nova Scotia.
- Ontario.
- Prince Edward Island.
- Yukon.
Selection criteria
- Innovation and originality of the project.
- Ability to address current issues.
- Lasting impact for programming activities.
- Strengthening relations between community stakeholders.
- Alignment with official languages objectives and reconciliation efforts.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidance
- Read the application guidelines.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete and sign the application form.
- Gather the required documentation.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete package by email to the national program address or the appropriate regional office.
- Step 4: Two-step regional project process, where applicable
- Request and submit a Letter of Intent by email.
- If retained, complete and submit the full application package.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the program’s application process.
- Regional project applications may require a two-step process, with a Letter of Intent reviewed first.
- Only retained project proposals proceed to the full application stage.
- Applicants must submit the required application package and supporting documentation.
Additional information
- Priority is given to innovative projects and activities with lasting effects.
- Applications aligned with the Official Languages mandate may receive special consideration.
- Initiatives contributing to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples may also be considered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life Program
What is the Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life?
Supports community organizations working to strengthen official-language minority communities. Funding is available for one-time projects and ongoing programming that advance community development and related objectives.
Who is eligible for the Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life program?
To be eligible for the Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life program, you must:
Must represent official-language minority communities.
Mission or activities must support community development.
Must be an eligible Canadian organization type.
What expenses are eligible under Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life?
One-time project activities.
Ongoing programming activities that support community development.
Initiatives that strengthen relations between community stakeholders.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cooperation with the Community Sector — 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 Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life available?
The Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life program is available across Canada.
Is the Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life?
Cooperation with the Community Sector — Community Life is funded by Canadian Heritage