How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $125000 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 2?

Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 is funded by Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF), Gouvernement du Québec

Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2

Q: What are Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2's eligibility criterias?

Organizations, associations, or groupings must be non-profit; businesses can also be private for-profit entities or postsecondary educational institutions. Eligible organizations need to be legally constituted and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register and have been operating in Quebec for at least 24 months. Organizations must either comply with French-language requirements as per the Charter of the French Language or have submitted their self-assessment online and be in the process of obtaining their Commitment towards the French language.

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Funding to expand your services in French

Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $125,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : June 12, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

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

Status

Closed

Overview of the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 program

You could get up to $125,000 to cover a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs for a 36-month project that aims to promote the use of French in workplace activities, when dealing with clients, and to update internal and external communications and marketing

Financing terms and conditions

The organization's contribution must be at least 25% of the total project cost; this contribution may include goods and services provided by the organization, valued at fair market value.
Financial assistance is limited to $125,000 per year for Stream 1 and $150,000 per year for Stream 2.
Financial support cannot exceed 75% of eligible project expenses.
The grant is provided as a one-time contribution; renewal is not guaranteed by the Office.

Eligible projects & activities

Projects that encourage organizations and their target audiences to understand the importance of conducting business and working in French in Quebec.
Projects that promote the choice of French as the language for signage, customer service, and workplace communication.
Initiatives supporting the adoption of measures that generalize the use of French in organizational activities within Quebec.
Projects specifically targeting the priority economic sectors where French is less frequently used, including management of companies and organizations, advanced technology and digital sectors (such as software publishing and IT systems), professional, scientific, and technical services, wholesale trade, tourism, and retail trade.
Projects respecting the provisions of the Charter of the French Language.
Projects aimed at encouraging businesses with 25 to 49 employees to register with the Office québécois de la langue française before June 1, 2025 (for stream 2).

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 22,500

Creating French marketing materials for a local bakery

$ 60,000

Implementing French communication tools for a community center

$ 45,000

Developing French language training programs for hospital staff

$ 63,750

Launching a French terminology program for a tech startup

$ 48,750

Enhancing French language skills for IT professionals at a firm

$ 48,750

Creating French signage and customer service guides for a hotel chain

Eligibility criteria of the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 program

The applicant must be a legally constituted and registered organization in the Quebec Business Registry.
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, associations or groups; private for-profit businesses; and post-secondary educational institutions.
The organization must have been operating 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 applicant must have its head office or at least one establishment in Quebec and conduct activities there.
The applicant must comply, if applicable, with the francization process as stipulated by the Charter of the French Language, or have completed their online self-assessment and be accompanied for obtaining their French Language Commitment.
Projects must correspond to the objectives and priorities of the program, address at least one of the targeted client groups, and be carried out in Quebec.
Projects must have a maximum duration of 12 months in the current call for projects.
For stream 2, projects must include mandatory actions (as specified in the project submission form) to encourage businesses with 25-49 employees to register with the Office before June 1, 2025.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations, associations, or groups
Private for-profit enterprises
Post-secondary educational institutions

Who is not eligible

Municipal entities (including municipalities, regional county municipalities, metropolitan communities, agglomerations, and legally constituted organizations with at least half of their members appointed by or reporting to such entities).
Federal or provincial ministries and public bodies.
Crown corporations or corporations directly or indirectly controlled by a government (federal or provincial), including businesses majority-owned by a Crown corporation.
Political associations and political parties.
Organizations with a religious mission or promoting a religion.
Organizations that, in the two years prior to the application, failed to meet obligations after being formally notified concerning prior financial aid from the Government of Quebec or were notified of non-compliance with a financial aid agreement.
Organizations involved in financial litigation or judicial proceedings.
Organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency as defined by the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. B-3).
Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).

Eligible expenses

This grant supports projects that promote the use of French in Quebec's public and workplace environments, focusing on enhancing understanding and application of French terminology in prioritized sectors.

Projects aimed at increasing mastery of French terminology in priority sectors such as food and nutrition, manufacturing, aerospace, electric and intelligent transportation, and artificial intelligence.
Initiatives to enhance the use of French in workplaces, in client interactions, and in business signage.
Programs promoting the understanding of the importance of conducting business in French within Quebec.
Measures to support the widespread adoption of French in the operations of Quebec-based organizations, specifically targeting the inclusion of French in organizations with 25 to 49 employees before mandated deadlines.

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations with their head office or at least one establishment located in Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 program

Alignment with the objectives and intervention priorities of the program.
Project addresses at least one of the program’s target audiences.
Project is carried out in Quebec.
Project has a maximum duration of 12 months.
For stream 2, inclusion of mandatory actions (as specified in the project submission form) to encourage enterprises with 25 to 49 employees to register with the Office before June 1, 2025.
Consideration of environmentally responsible management practices or actions relating to at least one principle of environmental sustainability such as environmental protection, prevention, or responsible production and consumption.

How to apply to the Financial Assistance Program for the Promotion of French – stream 2 program

Eligibility check

Confirm that your organization is eligible according to the stated criteria.
Ensure that your project aligns with the priorities and goals of the program.

Project preparation

Develop a project that aligns with the goals of mastering or using French.
Include eco-responsible actions in the project while respecting sustainable development criteria.
Prepare the necessary documents such as the detailed budget and timeline.

Submission of the request

Fill out the project presentation form available on the Office's website.
Submit your project before the specified deadline (end of June 30, 2024).

Confirmation and follow-up

Receive an acknowledgment of receipt confirming the submission of your request.
Keep this confirmation for your records.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

This grant includes a Protocol of Visibility requirement where organizations receiving funding must adhere to specific visibility obligations regarding the Office québécois de la langue française.
Funding limits are defined, with the maximum amount capped at $125,000 for Volet 1 and $150,000 for Volet 2.
A contribution from the organization must be at least 25% of the project's total cost, and this contribution can include the organization's goods and services valued at their market rate.
Organizations must provide a final report detailing activities, impacts, and budget expenditures, including indicators specified in the funding agreement.
Environmental sustainability actions are now included as part of the new evaluation criteria.

Documents and links

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