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Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education
Support for French minority-language postsecondary initiatives
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports minority-language education by funding postsecondary initiatives and scientific knowledge in French. It can provide up to $75 million per fiscal year in contributions, depending on the stream.
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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
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Professional Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Postsecondary education in the minority language.
- Collaboration, mobility, and resource-sharing initiatives between eligible postsecondary institutions.
- Mobilization and dissemination of scientific knowledge in French.
- Networking and knowledge-sharing among scientific stakeholders and target partners.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Assessment of the situation in the field
- Description of the proposed programming, services, activities or project
- Expected results and performance indicators
- Supporting incorporation documents, financial statements, signing authority proof, and commitment letter on results
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian professional associations
- Canadian non-profit organizations
- Postsecondary institutions offering programs in the minority language or in French
- Foundations carrying out non-profit activities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals and researchers
- Government organizations
- Primary and secondary schools and school boards
- Foreign organizations
Eligible expenses
- Dissemination costs for existing research, methods and tools supporting minority-language education
- Administrative overhead related to funded activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused on translation or interpretation from another language into French.
- Projects limited to regular programming of a single postsecondary institution.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Regional, provincial/territorial, or national scope
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged within two weeks of receipt.
- Applications are evaluated against program criteria and the number and quality of submissions.
- Funding decisions are final.
- If funded as a contribution, a funding agreement is signed before payment.
- Recipients may need to submit interim or final reports, and some may be subject to audits.
Additional information
- Projects may be assessed for their impact on multiple communities, preferably across more than one province or territory.
- Funding decisions are final and may be targeted to specific projects.
- Applications must be complete to be considered.
- The department may audit recipients and request documentation for evaluation.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education Program
What is the Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education?
This program supports minority-language education by funding postsecondary initiatives and scientific knowledge in French. It can provide up to $75 million per fiscal year in contributions, depending on the stream.
How much funding can be received?
Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education program?
To be eligible for the Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education program, you must:
Canadian eligible organization
Project with regional or national scope
Supports minority-language education or French knowledge
What expenses are eligible under Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education?
Postsecondary education in the minority language.
Collaboration, mobility, and resource-sharing initiatives between eligible postsecondary institutions.
Mobilization and dissemination of scientific knowledge in French.
Networking and knowledge-sharing among scientific stakeholders and target partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education?
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 Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education available?
The Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector — Minority Language Education is a Grant and Funding