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Explore
Immersive second-language learning across Canada
Funding available
$ 2,760 - $ 3,850
Deadline
February 3, 2026
Opened September 15, 2025
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada
Overview
Explore supports immersive second-language learning across Canada. Funding amounts are up to $3,850 for participants aged 16 and older and $2,760 for participants aged 13 to 15, covering tuition, materials, meals, and lodging.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,850 $
- Minimum amount : 2,760 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Immersive second-language learning sessions
- French or English instruction in class and online
- Cultural, social, and travel experiences
- Spring or summer language immersion sessions
Documents Needed
- Government-issued ID or proof of citizenship/residency
- Printed declaration form signed by the applicant
- Parent or guardian signature if under 18
- Supporting documents uploaded through the application portal
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- Students aged 13 and older
- Current part-time or full-time students
- Recent Odyssey participants
Who is not eligible
- Students in Canada on a student visa
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees
- Instructional materials
- Meals and lodging
- Workshops and cultural activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel to and from the institution
- Non-refundable registration fee
- Optional cultural activities
- Personal spending money
- Other program-related fees charged by the host institution
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada
- Canadian provinces and territories with participating sessions
Selection criteria
- Applications received by the deadline are entered into a randomized, computer-generated draw
- Eligible applications not selected in the draw may be kept in a wait pool
- Remaining places may be filled by institutions after the main draw
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose sessions
- Review available sessions and select your top three choices.
- Step 2: Create or sign in to your profile
- Use the OLP-PLO portal or mobile app to access your account.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill in the online form and confirm it.
- Print the application and declaration form.
- Have the declaration signed by an authorized person at your school.
- Sign the declaration and obtain a parent or guardian signature if under 18.
- Step 4: Upload supporting documents
- Upload the signed declaration form and required ID documents in your profile.
- Step 5: Submit and monitor status
- Submit before the deadline and check your profile and email for updates.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications submitted by the deadline enter a randomized pan-Canadian draw
- Unselected eligible applications may move to a wait pool
- Institutions may award remaining spots from the wait pool between March and July
- Applicants are notified by email and must accept or refuse offers within the stated timeline
- Eligibility is reviewed by provincial or territorial ministries or departments
Additional information
- Applications are managed through the OLP-PLO online portal or mobile app.
- Eligible applicants may be placed in a randomized draw or wait pool.
- Eligibility decisions are made by provincial or territorial ministries/departments.
- Applicants may participate more than once, but not in the same year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Explore Program
What is the Explore?
Explore supports immersive second-language learning across Canada. Funding amounts are up to $3,850 for participants aged 16 and older and $2,760 for participants aged 13 to 15, covering tuition, materials, meals, and lodging.
How much funding can be received?
Explore Funds up to $3,850 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 3, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Explore program?
To be eligible for the Explore program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Meets the session age requirement
Current student or recent Odyssey participant
What expenses are eligible under Explore?
Immersive second-language learning sessions
French or English instruction in class and online
Cultural, social, and travel experiences
Spring or summer language immersion sessions
Who can I contact for more information about the Explore?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at olp-plo@cmec.ca or by phone at 1-877-866-4242.
Where is the Explore available?
The Explore program is available across Canada.