How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 1?

Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 1 is funded by Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), Gouvernement du Québec

Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 1

Q: What are Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 1's eligibility criterias?

The organization must be legally constituted and registered in the Registre des entreprises du Québec. The organization must have been active in Quebec for at least 24 months at the time of the project submission. The organization must have its head office or at least one establishment in Quebec and conduct activities there.

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QC, Canada

Money to promote the use of French in the office

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grant_single|openingDate December 5, 2023
grant_single|closingDate March 31, 2024

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Grant and Funding

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Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Management of companies and enterprises
Accommodation and food services

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Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF)
Gouvernement du Québec

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You could get up to $100,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs for a 36-month project that aims to add French to communications materials and marketing products in the workplace, like signage in the reception areas or employee handbooks.

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This grant is designed to promote the use of French in the public space and workplaces in Quebec, offering financial support with specific limits and conditions.

The financial assistance is limited to $125,000 for stream 1 and $150,000 for stream 2 per project year.
Grants cannot exceed 75% of the project's eligible expenses.
Organizations must contribute at least 25% of the total project cost, which can include the value of goods and services provided by the organization itself based on their market value.
Funding is contingent on the financial capacities of the program and the evaluation recommendations.
The aid is one-time and not guaranteed for renewal.
The project budget and expenditures must be accounted for in a final report to ensure funds are used as intended.

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This grant program supports projects promoting the use of French in public spaces and workplaces in Quebec. Eligible projects focus on enhancing the use and mastery of French terminology and increasing the use of French within organizations.

Projects that aim to increase the mastery of appropriate French terminology in prioritized economic sectors such as food, manufacturing, aerospace, electric transport, and artificial intelligence (for stream 1).
Initiatives encouraging organizations to understand and adopt French as the primary language for business and client interactions in Quebec (for stream 2).
Projects that support the use of French in workplace communication, public displays, and client service operations (for stream 2).
Encouragement of businesses with 25 to 49 employees to register with the Office québécois de la langue française ahead of mandatory deadlines (for stream 2).

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$ 30,000

Creating bilingual signage for reception areas in a financial cooperative

$ 33,750

Update employee handbooks with French for a professional services company

$ 41,250

Implement French internal documentation for a software company

$ 56,250

Promote French terminology in a tourism company

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's profile and operational presence in Quebec.

The organization must be a legally constituted entity and registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register.
The organization must have been in operation in Quebec for at least 24 months at the time of project submission.
The organization must have structured mechanisms for communication, visibility, and influence.
The organization must have its head office or at least one establishment in Quebec and conduct its activities there.
If applicable, the organization must comply with the francization process outlined by the Charter of the French Language or have submitted their online self-assessment and be receiving guidance to obtain their Commitment to the French language.

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Eligible applicants for this grant include organizations, associations, or groupings at not-for-profit status, private for-profit enterprises, and post-secondary educational institutions. These entities must be legally constituted, registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register, and operating in Quebec for at least 24 months. Additionally, they should have structured mechanisms for communication, visibility, and influence, and must comply with the francization process as per the Charter of the French Language. Non-eligible organizations include municipal entities, government departments, public agencies, state-controlled enterprises, political and religious organizations, entities in financial distress, and those listed on the Register of Entities Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).

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This grant excludes certain companies and entities from applying based on their status and nature of activities. These restrictions aim to ensure that the funds are utilized by organizations that adhere to the strategic goals of promoting French language usage.

Municipal entities such as municipalities, municipal regional counties, metropolitan communities, and agglomerations, as well as entities they appoint.
Federal and provincial ministries and public bodies.
Government-owned or controlled corporations, including enterprises majorly owned by a state corporation.
Political associations and political parties.
Organizations with religious missions or promoting a religion.
Organizations that have previously failed to meet their financial assistance obligations with the Quebec government in the past two years.
Organizations involved in financial disputes or under financial litigation.
Organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings.
Entities listed on the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts (RENA).

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This grant supports projects that enhance the use of the French language in public spaces and workplaces within Quebec. The focus is on improving the mastery of French terminology and encouraging its usage across various organizations.

Projects promoting the knowledge and use of high-quality French terminology specific to a sector.
Initiatives aimed at increasing the use of French in the workplace, signage, customer service, and other organizational activities.

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Eligible companies must be incorporated and operate within the province of Quebec. This regional focus supports the promotion of the French language in Quebec's public and professional spaces.

Organizations legally constituted in Quebec.
Businesses with at least one establishment operating in Quebec.

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Eligible projects for the grant are evaluated and selected based on specific criteria that assess both the relevance and impact of the proposed initiatives. These criteria ensure that the projects align with the objectives of promoting the use of French in the workplace and public spaces, as well as mastering French terminology relevant to various sectors.

Alignment with the promotion of French in public spaces and workplaces.
Extent to which the project enhances knowledge and usage of sector-specific French terminology.
Impact on the quality of French used in work, communications, and public-facing documents.
Effectiveness in encouraging the use of French for customer service and internal/external signage.
Projects targeting priority economic sectors where French usage is lower.
Financial feasibility and sustainability of the project.
Degree of innovation and potential for broader application of the project’s outcomes.
Capacity of the organization to implement and manage the project.
Contribution to raising awareness about the importance of conducting business in French in Quebec.
Expected long-term benefits and measurable outcomes of the project.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The financial contribution from the applying organization must equate to a minimum of 25% of the total project costs.
Financial aid is capped at $125,000 for "volet 1" and $150,000 for "volet 2" per year.
The financial aid is one-time and is not subject to automatic renewal.
The project should adhere to the visibility protocol to acknowledge the funding body's support.
An environmental criterion is included, urging projects to align with sustainable development principles.
A comprehensive final report is mandatory to outline activities undertaken, impact assessment, and a financial appendix for accountability.
Projects need to address at least one principle of sustainable environmental development.