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Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent
Supports strategic projects for minority-language communities
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $300,000 per fiscal year in grants or up to $7 million per fiscal year in contributions. It supports major projects and strategic initiatives that strengthen official-language minority communities, including community spaces, multi-community impact, and partnership-based projects.
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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 : 7,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Major projects that improve community living spaces
- Strategic initiatives with impact across several communities
- Projects that develop new areas of intervention
- Projects that encourage cooperation among multiple partners
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Project description and link to program objectives
- Implementation schedule and expected results
- Budget and financial contribution breakdown
- Supporting corporate documents and recent financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian duly registered non-profit organizations
- Associations or professional institutions
- Provincial and territorial governments
Eligible expenses
- Project-related cash expenses
- Costs directly linked to project implementation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- International activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is received
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- National applications
- Regional applications through the appropriate regional office
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the subcomponent objectives
- Relevance of community vitality issues
- Relevance of proposed activities
- Impact on the target community
- Quality of partnerships and funding diversity
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the guidelines
- Read the application guidelines in full before applying.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in and sign the application form, select the Strategic Fund subcomponent, and date it.
- Step 3: Attach supporting documents
- Include all required supporting elements for your applicant type.
- Step 4: Submit the package
- Send the complete application package by email to the national address or to the relevant regional office email address.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are acknowledged within two weeks of receipt.
- Applications are evaluated on quality, relevance, and measurable results.
- Funding and eligibility decisions are final.
- If approved, funding is issued as a grant or contribution under a funding agreement.
- Reports and audits may be required during or after the project.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
- Applications may be submitted at the national or regional level.
- Funding decisions are final.
- Public acknowledgement of Government of Canada support is required if funded.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent Program
What is the Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent?
This program provides up to $300,000 per fiscal year in grants or up to $7 million per fiscal year in contributions. It supports major projects and strategic initiatives that strengthen official-language minority communities, including community spaces, multi-community impact, and partnership-based projects.
How much funding can be received?
Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent program?
To be eligible for the Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent program, you must:
Registered Canadian organization or government body
Project supports minority-language communities
Complete application package required
What expenses are eligible under Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent?
Major projects that improve community living spaces
Strategic initiatives with impact across several communities
Projects that develop new areas of intervention
Projects that encourage cooperation among multiple partners
Who can I contact for more information about the Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent available?
The Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent program is available across Canada.
Is the Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Development of Official-Language Communities Program — Community Life component — Strategic Fund subcomponent is a Grant and Funding