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Development of Official-Language Communities Program (Official Languages Support Programs) - Infrastructure Projects
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Funding for infrastructure projects supporting official language minority communities in Canada
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Development of Official-Language Communities Program - Infrastructure Projects provides funding to support infrastructure projects that contribute to the vitality of official language minority communities in Canada. The program includes two sub-components: Community-Based Educational Infrastructure for provinces and territories, and the Community Spaces Fund for community centres. Funding supports construction, renovation, and modernization of multi-purpose spaces that bring communities together to celebrate and exchange.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Quebec
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
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Activities funded
- Building new community and cultural spaces for official language minority communities
- Renovating and upgrading existing community infrastructure
- Modernizing multi-purpose spaces in community centres
Examples of admissible projects:
Renovation of community space to promote cultural activities
Documents Needed
- Application package from Canadian Heritage
- Organization registration documents
- Project proposal and description
- Evidence of mission alignment with official language minority community development
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a registered Canadian non-profit organization.
- Organization's mission, mandate or majority of activities must contribute to the development and vitality of official language minority communities.
- Project must align with the program's goal of supporting infrastructure that contributes to community vitality.
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian non-profit organizations
- Provinces and territories (for Community-Based Educational Infrastructure)
- Official language minority community organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not related to official language minority communities
Eligible expenses
- Construction of new community and cultural spaces
- Renovation of existing infrastructure
- Modernization of multi-purpose community spaces
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For-profit organizations are not eligible.
- Projects not related to official language minority community infrastructure.
- Community spaces attached to educational institutions (different funding stream).
Eligible geographic areas
- All Canadian provinces and territories
- Official language minority communities across Canada
Selection criteria
- Project's contribution to official language minority community vitality
- Alignment with program objectives
- Organizational capacity to deliver the project
How to apply
1
Contact Canadian Heritage regional office
- Contact the CSF team at the nearest Canadian Heritage regional office before submitting an application
- Discuss your project idea and receive guidance on eligibility and requirements
2
Verify eligibility requirements
- Verify that your organization is a registered Canadian non-profit organization
- Confirm that your mission, mandate or majority of activities contribute to the development and vitality of official language minority communities
3
Submit funding application
- Prepare your funding application with project details
- Submit the application to the Community Spaces Fund
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the year
Processing and Agreement
- Contact nearest Canadian Heritage regional office before applying.
- Application reviewed for eligibility and alignment with program objectives.
- Notification of funding decision provided to applicants.
- Funding agreement required before disbursement.
Additional information
- The Community Spaces Fund (CSF) is currently not accepting new funding applications for 2025-2026 due to previously approved multi-year applications.
- Potential applicants should contact a CSF advisor at the nearest Canadian Heritage regional office to discuss future funding opportunities.
- Applications may be submitted at any time during the year for the Community-Based Educational Infrastructure component.
Contacts
feclo-csfol@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
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