Development of Official-Language Communities Program – Community Life component – Cooperation with the Community Sector subcomponent

• Completed funding application form
• Proof of incorporation or incorporation application
• Bylaws
• Recent audited financial statements, if available
• Proof of signing authority

Who is eligible?

• Canadian non-profit organizations
• Associations and institutions
• Canadian foundations
• Canadian for-profit organizations for non-profit activities only
• Eligible government entities managing a community school center

Who is not eligible

• Individuals
• Universities, schools, and school boards
• Non-Canadian and foreign organizations
• Government bodies, except one eligible entity for a community school center

Eligible expenses

• Program, service, activity, and project setup, delivery, and follow-up costs
• Study and analysis costs related to developing community programs or services
• Administrative costs, including audit and evaluation fees
• In-kind and cash expenses linked to the programming or project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Expenses related to international activities
• Costs incurred before the application is received

Eligible geographic areas

• Canada
• Quebec
• Atlantic provinces
• Ontario
• The Prairies and the North

• Alignment with program objectives
• Relevance of the issue to community vitality
• Quality and relevance of proposed activities
• Diversified funding and partnerships
• Expected impact and performance measures

• Step 1: Review guidelines
  • Read the full program guidelines before applying.
• Step 2: Submit letter of intent, if required
  • For eligible regional project applications, submit the letter of intent by email.
  • Include your organization name and project title in the email subject line.
• Step 3: Complete the application form
  • Fill out and sign the funding application form.
  • Select the Cooperation with the Community Sector subcomponent in the form.
• Step 4: Attach supporting documents
  • Include all required supporting documents with the application package.
• Step 5: Send the application by email
  • Submit the complete application package to the appropriate regional office or designated program email address.

• Applications are reviewed for eligibility and relevance to current program priorities.
• Applicants receive an acknowledgment after submission, with timelines depending on the step of the process.
• Only selected project proposals are invited to submit a full funding application.
• Final funding decisions are binding.
• Approved projects may be subject to a funding agreement, reporting obligations, and audits.

• Applications may be submitted for programming or project funding.
• Project funding may follow a two-step process.
• Applicants can request funding for projects longer than 12 months.
• Funding may be provided as a grant or a contribution.