Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – Stream 1

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations, associations, or groups
• Private for-profit companies
• Post-secondary educational institutions
• Organizations operating in the following prioritized sectors of economic activity: management of companies and organizations, advanced technology and digital technologies (including software publishing and IT systems), professional, scientific and technical services, wholesale trade, tourism, retail trade
• Organizations operating in additional sectors prioritized for stream 1: food and nutrition, manufacturing industry, aerospace, electric and intelligent transportation, artificial intelligence

Who is not eligible

• Municipal entities (including municipalities, regional county municipalities, metropolitan communities, agglomerations, and legally constituted organizations where at least half of the members are appointed by or report to such organizations).
• Federal or provincial ministries and public bodies.
• State-owned enterprises or companies directly or indirectly controlled by a government (federal or provincial) and businesses majority-owned by a state enterprise.
• Political associations and political parties.
• Organizations with a religious mission or those promoting a religion.
• Organizations that, in the two years prior to the application, failed to fulfill obligations after a formal notice concerning a previous financial assistance from the Government of Quebec or were notified of non-compliance with a prior funding agreement.
• Organizations involved in financial litigation or subject to a financial legal proceeding.
• Organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency as defined by the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. B-3).
• Organizations registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).

Eligible expenses

• Goods and services provided by the requesting organization (and not those offered by a third-party organization), whose costs can be estimated according to their market value as a contribution equivalent to at least 25% of the total project cost.

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Alignment with the program objectives and priorities, notably promoting the use and mastery of quality French terminology relevant to the activity sector.
• Projects must target at least one of the program's designated client groups.
• Projects must be carried out in Quebec and have a maximum duration of 12 months within the current call for proposals.
• For stream 1: Project must address a real need in one of the Office’s prioritized sectors, such as food and nutrition, manufacturing, aerospace, electric and smart transportation, or artificial intelligence.
• Inclusion of at least one measure or action related to environmental sustainability, demonstrating an effort towards responsible management and sustainable development (eco-responsibility criterion).

Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

• Step 1: Review Eligibility Criteria Ensure your organization is eligible by checking the criteria listed under the program.
• Ensure your project aligns with the prioritization sectors and focuses outlined in the program details.
• Step 2: Consult the Program Guide Review the program guide to understand the requirements and expectations for the application.
• Note any necessary documents or information that will need to be included in the submission.
• Step 3: Prepare Your Application Ensure your project proposal aligns with the objectives and priorities of the program.
• Prepare a detailed project plan, including objectives, outcomes, budget, and timeline.
• The proposal should address all mandatory actions, especially for the relevant program volets.
• Include evidence of your organization's mechanisms for communication, visibility, and influence.
• Incorporate any requisite sustainable development measures in your project plan.
• Make sure all financial contributions are documented, adhering to program specifications.
• Step 4: Submit Your Application Ensure all elements of the proposal are complete and organized as required by the application guidelines.
• Submit the application by the deadline of June 30, 2024, at 23:59.
• Use any designated online portal or submission email specified in the program guide.
• Step 5: Confirmation of Submission Receive confirmation of submission to ensure your application has been received.
• Keep records of your submission details and confirmation for future reference.

• A specific visibility protocol must be followed by funded organizations to publicly acknowledge support from the Office québécois de la langue française.
• Project proposals should include at least one environmentally sustainable measure as part of the organizational management practices.
• The call for projects is time-limited, with proposals only accepted within the official submission window given for each cycle.
• An official guide is available to provide comprehensive instructions for completing and presenting a funding request.