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Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Canada
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Enhancement of Official Languages Program supports organizations undertaking activities that promote linguistic duality and the use of both English and French in Canada. Eligible activities include initiatives fostering appreciation for both official languages, innovation in bilingual service provision, and interpretation or translation services; the maximum funding amount is not specified.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Education
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Activities funded
- Initiatives to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of linguistic duality among Canadians.
- Projects aimed at building stronger links between English and French language communities.
- Programs that increase the capacity of organizations to work or provide services in both official languages.
- Innovative activities supporting bilingual service delivery and the sharing of best practices for linguistic duality.
- Efforts to make more documentation and public event participation accessible in both English and French.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 19,000
Enhancing language accessibility at an annual cultural festival
$ 28,000
Bilingual digital transformation of museum guest services
$ 21,000
Launching a bilingual community outreach campaign for newcomers
$ 18,000
Developing bilingual e-learning modules for staff development
$ 15,000
Providing bilingual mental health support group sessions
$ 17,000
Producing a bilingual documentary on Canada’s linguistic heritage
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an organization engaged in activities that promote linguistic duality in Canada.
- The project should foster appreciation or understanding of English and French linguistic and cultural links.
- The initiative should aim to provide or enhance services in both official languages.
- The activities proposed must contribute to increasing the organization's capacity to operate in both English and French or facilitate participation in both languages at public events.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations from various sectors engaged in promoting linguistic duality
- Non-governmental organizations aiming to provide services in both English and French
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to interpretation and translation services to enable participation in both official languages at public events.
- Expenses for producing documents available in both official languages.
- Operational expenses associated with the bilingual provision of services within the organization.
Additional information
- The program is designed to foster appreciation of both official languages and their respective cultures.
- Activities must directly contribute to at least one of the component's immediate outcomes.
- The program emphasizes building long-term linguistic duality and cultural ties among Canadians.
- Innovative projects that encourage bilingual services are especially encouraged.
Contacts
depotlegalnumerique-digitallegaldeposit@bac-lac.gc.ca
