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Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement

Supports bilingualism and official-language cooperation initiatives

Offered by
Canadian Heritage
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
A Canadian non-profit organization, duly registered
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Overview

The Enhancement of Official Languages Program supports non-profit organizations, associations, institutions, foundations, and for-profit organizations for non-profit activities that promote both official languages and strengthen ties between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians. It funds ongoing activities and innovative projects that encourage second-language learning, dialogue between communities, and the promotion of French language and culture in Canada.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$5,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Program intake status updated

The program guidance now says there is no call for proposals for 2027-2028, and complete applications are only accepted by invitation after a selected project proposal.

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The funding guidance now states that there will be no call for proposals for fiscal year 2027-2028 for programming funding, and that no funding applications will be received for the moment. The complete-application stage is also narrowed to applicants whose project proposals have been selected and who are invited to submit, with the email deadline changed to 4:00 p.m. ET instead of 11:59 p.m. local time. The application package now explicitly identifies the Program Application Form as a PDF version, and the process wording was tightened to reflect invitation-only submission for Step 2. Contact availability also changed, affecting the support details shown on the guidance page.

Official source: canada.ca
July 12, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • A Canadian non-profit organization, duly registered
  • An association or institution
  • A Canadian foundation
  • A Canadian for-profit organization solely for non-profit activities

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Government organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Cash costs incurred to design and carry out activities related to the promotion of both official languages
  • Administrative overhead related to the funded activities

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Expenses related to international activities
  • Expenses incurred before we receive your application
  • Expenses incurred before written confirmation of your funding approval

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Activities funded

  • Regular and ongoing activities that create momentum for the promotion of both official languages
  • Activities that strengthen the relationships between Anglophones and Francophones
  • Specific and innovative projects intended to promote both official languages
  • Activities that help develop best practices and resolve current issues

How to apply

  • Read the Application Guidelines in their entirety before completing your application
  • Contact us to request a Letter of Intent form
  • Complete and submit your Letter of Intent form by email to dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca and include the name of your organization and the name of the project in the subject line
  • If your project proposal is retained, complete and sign the Application form – Official Languages Support Programs, select the Appreciation and Rapprochement subcomponent, and attach all required supporting elements
  • Submit your complete funding application package by email to dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca and include the name of your organization and the name of the project in the subject line
  • If an application deadline is identified, send the email no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the date of the application deadline

Documents Needed

  • Letter of Intent form
  • Application form – Official Languages Support Programs for the Appreciation and Rapprochement subcomponent
  • Assessment of the situation in the area concerned
  • Planned programming, services, activities or projects, together with the links to the subcomponent objectives, expected results, performance indicators, and implementation schedule
  • Detailed budget with estimated expenses and financial contributions, plus supporting documents if applicable: communication and outreach measures, incorporation documents, by-laws, most recent financial statements, and a letter confirming the organization’s commitment to share the information on project results

Selection criteria

  • Funding decisions are based on the number and quality of applications received for each deadline, and consideration may also be given to applications aligned with the Official Languages mandate or to initiatives that contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
  • The project is consistent with the objectives of the Appreciation and Rapprochement subcomponent, and the proposed activities are relevant to the situation described
  • The expected outcomes will have a real impact on the target clientele, and the proposed performance measurements are relevant
  • The applicant organization has the capacity to successfully carry out the activities, and failure to comply with conditions of a previously funded project will be considered in the evaluation of a new application
  • The activities are supported by a variety of quality partners, are funded from various funding sources, the budget is proportional to the proposed activities, and the project demonstrates the organization’s continued commitment to the promotion of linguistic duality in Canada, if applicable

Processing and Agreement

  • We will acknowledge receipt of your Letter of Intent form within 10 business days after reception; if you do not receive an acknowledgement within 10 business days, you must contact us
  • We will assess your project proposal based on program evaluation criteria and contact you within 20 business days of receipt of your Letter of Intent form to inform you of the results of the first step
  • Only organizations whose project proposals are retained will be invited to present a complete funding application; we reserve the right to target funding to specific projects, and all decisions regarding eligibility and funding amounts are final
  • For programming or projects, funding may be disbursed as a grant or as a contribution, and a contribution is issued under a funding agreement signed by your organization and Canadian Heritage
  • At the end of your project, a grant may require a report and/or participation in the evaluation of results, and a contribution requires a final report

Additional information

  • Applicants must follow a two-step application process.
  • Only retained project proposals are invited to submit a full application.
  • Incomplete applications are rejected.
  • Funding is not guaranteed by eligibility alone.

Contacts

dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055

Official sources

Application Guidelines - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement subcomponent

Program guide

Fostering Appreciation and Cooperation Between English Speakers and French Speakers in Canada

Application form

Official Languages Support Programs Funding Application
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement Program

What is the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement?

The Enhancement of Official Languages Program supports non-profit organizations, associations, institutions, foundations, and for-profit organizations for non-profit activities that promote both official languages and strengthen ties between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians. It funds ongoing activities and innovative projects that encourage second-language learning, dialogue between communities, and the promotion of French language and culture in Canada.

How much funding can be received?

Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement program?

To be eligible for the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement program, you must: The applicant must be a Canadian non-profit organization, association, institution, foundation, or for-profit organization for non-profit activities. The project or programming must promote both official languages. Project funding must not require ongoing funding.

What expenses are eligible under Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement?

Cash costs incurred to design and carry out activities related to the promotion of both official languages Administrative overhead related to the funded activities

Who can I contact for more information about the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement?

You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.

Where is the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement available?

The Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement program is available across Canada.

Is the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement is a Grant and Funding