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Enhancement of Official Languages Program - Promotion of Linguistic Duality Component - Promotion of Bilingual Services
Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Supports projects that promote bilingual services and share best practices.
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop employee skills
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Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
The program provides financial support to organizations working to promote bilingual services and linguistic duality. Through grants and contributions, it encourages innovative projects that develop delivery models, share best practices, and highlight the benefits of bilingualism in Canada.
Activities funded
- Developing bilingual service delivery models
- Promoting the benefits of bilingualism
- Sharing best practices through innovative projects
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 280,000
Develop bilingual customer service training for hospitality sector
Documents Needed
Letter of Intent form, signed application form, supporting documents specified in the application package.
Eligibility
Be a registered non-profit organization, association, or institution; projects must promote bilingual services and share best practices; activities must involve innovative approaches to language duality.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian non-profit organizations
- Associations and institutions focused on language services
Eligible expenses
Development of delivery models, promotion activities, sharing of best practices.Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses unrelated to project objectives or activities
- Activities that do not involve innovation or sharing of best practices
- Expenses for activities outside the scope of bilingual service development
Selection criteria
- Innovation in project approach and implementation
- Potential impact on bilingual service delivery
- Feasibility and clarity of the project plan
- Sustainability and scalability of project outcomes
- Organizational capacity to manage and implement the project
How to apply
Request a Letter of Intent form by contacting the email provided.Complete and submit the Letter of Intent form by email.Projects retained will be invited to complete the full application form.Prepare the application with supporting documents, sign the form, and email it back.Wait for the evaluation process, and receive the decision within 20 business days.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility
- Projects are evaluated based on innovation, impact, and feasibility
- Applicants will be notified of the decision within 20 business days
- Funding agreements must be signed before disbursing funds
- Progress and final reports are required to ensure accountability
Additional information
Eligible organizations may submit multiple applications per year for different projects.
Contacts
dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca
Canada
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