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Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality
Supports community vitality in minority language communities
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : November 2, 2022
- Closing date : November 30, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
The Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) supports development and community vitality across Canada. It funds projects that strengthen human resources, support community economic development, and promote collaboration.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : November 2, 2022
- Closing date : November 30, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Strengthening human resource development capacity.
- Supporting community economic development.
- Promoting collaboration, including with federal partners.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Invited organizations in OLMC networks.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Francophone communities outside Quebec
- English-speaking communities in Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed only from invited organizations.
- Successful organizations are selected for funding under a solicited process.
- Projects are expected to start in spring 2023.
- Projects are expected to end by March 31, 2028.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations can apply.
- Fourteen organizations will receive funding.
- Projects are expected to start in spring 2023.
- Projects end by March 31, 2028.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality Program
What is the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality?
The Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) supports development and community vitality across Canada. It funds projects that strengthen human resources, support community economic development, and promote collaboration.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 30, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality program?
To be eligible for the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality program, you must:
Not-for-profit organization
Invited by ESDC
Leads OLMC development
What expenses are eligible under Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality?
Strengthening human resource development capacity.
Supporting community economic development.
Promoting collaboration, including with federal partners.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at NC-FHCLOSM-EFOLMC-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality available?
The Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality program is available across Canada.
Is the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) — Solicited Call for funding for organizations to support development and enhance community vitality is a Grant and Funding