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Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2
Support for French language promotion projects
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
June 30, 2024
Opened June 12, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that promote the use of French in Quebec workplaces and public spaces. It funds initiatives that help improve workplace French and encourage companies to adopt French in communication, signage, and client service.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that promote the use of French in workplaces and public-facing business settings.
- Projects that improve French terminology knowledge and use in priority sectors.
- Projects that encourage French as the language of work, signage, customer welcome, and services.
- Projects that inform businesses about language obligations and French-language tools.
Documents Needed
- Project presentation form
- Final accountability report
- Budget annex
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations, associations, and groups.
- Private for-profit companies.
- Post-secondary educational institutions.
Who is not eligible
- Municipal entities and municipal organizations.
- Federal and provincial public bodies.
- State-owned companies and government-controlled companies.
- Political associations and political parties.
- Religious organizations and organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects with total costs below $25,000.
- Religious or political projects.
- Trade fairs and commercial exhibitions.
- Projects funding regular or recurring activities.
- French-language training courses and event sponsorships.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s objectives and intervention priorities.
- Targeting at least one of the program’s intended audiences.
- Relevance to priority economic sectors where French is less used.
- Environmental responsibility measures included in the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the project
- Review the program guide and prepare the project description.
- Include the required actions for the selected stream.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the project presentation form.
- Provide the information required by the program.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application during the call for projects period.
- Applications submitted after the deadline are automatically rejected.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program objectives and priorities.
- Funding decisions are based on the evaluation of the submitted project and available program funds.
- Approved organizations must follow the funding agreement and reporting schedule.
- The organization must submit a final accountability report with results and spending details.
Additional information
- The program includes a public visibility protocol for funded organizations.
- Funded organizations must submit a final accountability report.
- The Office does not have to renew the funding.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 Program
What is the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2?
This program supports projects that promote the use of French in Quebec workplaces and public spaces. It funds initiatives that help improve workplace French and encourage companies to adopt French in communication, signage, and client service.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 30, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 program, you must:
Legally constituted and registered in Quebec
At least 24 months of activity in Quebec
Quebec-based operations and presence
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2?
Projects that promote the use of French in workplaces and public-facing business settings.
Projects that improve French terminology knowledge and use in priority sectors.
Projects that encourage French as the language of work, signage, customer welcome, and services.
Projects that inform businesses about language obligations and French-language tools.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2?
You can contact Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) by email at promotiondufrancais@oqlf.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 available?
The Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.