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Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities)
Support for employment services in minority-language communities
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 20, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10 million per project per year to support Employment Assistance Services for official language minority communities. It funds job search assistance, counselling and case management, job placement services, and other services that help people prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 20, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Job search assistance
- Counselling and case management services
- Unassisted employment assistance services
- Other services that help people prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment
Documents Needed
- Completed Application for Funding form (EMP5523)
- Completed Budget Detail Template (ESDC-EMP5569)
- Recent CRA document showing a valid business number, or an acceptable alternative
- Partnership letter, if the project involves partners
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Official Language Minority Community organizations
- OLMC educational or vocational institutions
- Indigenous organizations serving minority-language communities
Who is not eligible
- Temporary residents
- International students
Eligible expenses
- Project costs directly related to service delivery, such as advertising, equipment, furniture, materials and supplies, rent, signage, staff training, transportation, and utilities
- Administrative or overhead costs linked to central support functions
- Wrap-around supports for participants, such as childcare, transportation, access to technology, work clothing, and time-limited language support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-depth skills training
- Standalone training that does not fit within broader employment assistance services
Eligible geographic areas
- English-speaking communities in Quebec
- Francophone communities outside Quebec
- Official language minority communities across Canada
Processing and Agreement
- All proposals are thoroughly reviewed before a funding decision is made
- If some elements are found ineligible, the Department may work with the applicant to adjust them before signing a funding agreement
- Funding decisions were expected to begin in summer 2024
- Projects selected for funding are posted on the Government of Canada proactive disclosure website
Additional information
- The program supports a “by and for” approach for OLMC communities.
- Projects may be posted on the Government of Canada proactive disclosure website.
- Information sessions were offered online or by teleconference.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities)?
This program provides up to $10 million per project per year to support Employment Assistance Services for official language minority communities. It funds job search assistance, counselling and case management, job placement services, and other services that help people prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment.
How much funding can be received?
Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) program?
To be eligible for the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) program, you must:
OLMC or eligible Indigenous organization
Provides EAS to OLMC residents
Project ends by March 31, 2029
What expenses are eligible under Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities)?
Job search assistance
Counselling and case management services
Unassisted employment assistance services
Other services that help people prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment
Who can I contact for more information about the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities)?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Where is the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) available?
The Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employment Assistance Services (Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities) is a Grant and Funding