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Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement
Supports projects that promote Canada’s official languages
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports activities and innovative projects that strengthen linguistic duality in Canada. It can fund up to 100% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $300,000 per fiscal year for grants or $5 million per fiscal year for contributions.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing programming that promotes both official languages
- Innovative projects that strengthen relationships between Anglophone and Francophone communities
- Activities that help Canadians learn and use a second official language
- Projects that promote dialogue and appreciation of linguistic duality
Documents Needed
- Letter of Intent form
- Application form for Official Languages Support Programs
- Assessment of the situation and project rationale
- Project description, timeline, and expected results
- Supporting documents such as by-laws, incorporation documents, financial statements, and a results-sharing letter
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian non-profit organizations
- Associations and institutions
- Canadian foundations
- Canadian for-profit organizations for non-profit activities only
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Government organizations
Eligible expenses
- Costs to design and carry out funded activities
- Administrative overhead related to the funded activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- International activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is received
- Expenses incurred before written funding approval
Eligible geographic areas
Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The first step is reviewed to determine eligibility and relevance to program priorities.
- The organization receives acknowledgment of the Letter of Intent within 10 business days.
- The program informs applicants of the first-step result within 20 business days.
- Only retained proposals are invited to submit a complete funding application.
- Incomplete applications are rejected.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement. 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 Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement?
This program supports activities and innovative projects that strengthen linguistic duality in Canada. It can fund up to 100% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $300,000 per fiscal year for grants or $5 million per fiscal year for contributions.
How much funding can be received?
Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Canadian eligible organization
Project promoting official languages
Non-profit activities for for-profit applicants
What expenses are eligible under Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Appreciation and Rapprochement?
Ongoing programming that promotes both official languages
Innovative projects that strengthen relationships between Anglophone and Francophone communities
Activities that help Canadians learn and use a second official language
Projects that promote dialogue and appreciation of linguistic duality
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 Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI) by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca.
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 the province of Quebec.
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