Closed
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,760 - $ 3,850
Timeline
- Open Date : September 15, 2025
- Closing date : February 3, 2026
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
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.
/100
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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 15, 2025
- Closing date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Explore. 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 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan.