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Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course
Workplace French training support for Quebec businesses
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course supports Québec businesses that offer French courses to employees during paid working hours, with an allocation of $1,200 per worker per session and a maximum of $20,000 per financial year per business. It helps fund workplace French instruction, including general, specialized and task-based training.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 99 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Offer French courses to employees during paid working hours.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private for-profit businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Self-employed workers who employ one or more salaried employees
- Groups of self-employed workers who employ one or more salaried employees
Who is not eligible
- Ministries, public organizations, and parapublic organizations
- Businesses with 100 or more salaried employees in Quebec, or active in Quebec for less than 12 months
- Businesses whose activities are interrupted by a strike or lockout, or that do not respect labour standards, are on the RENA, or failed obligations under a financial aid, contract, or agreement with the Ministry after formal notice
- Businesses affected by OQLF non-compliance rules, including those on the non-compliant list, those with 25 or more employees for at least 6 months without the required francization status, and those with 5 to 24 employees that refused OQLF services or did not respect agreed terms
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions
How to apply
- Choose a partner recognized by Francisation Québec and consult the list of mandated partners.
- Contact the chosen partner so a adviser can verify eligibility, explain the available activities and training, determine the suitable learning formula, and complete and submit the workplace French service request.
Processing and Agreement
- The partner prepares and sends the training offer and draft service agreement for your review and approval.
- The training offer is also sent to the Ministry for approval.
Additional information
- Francisation Québec services are free and do not include registration or tuition fees, except for courses offered by partner language schools abroad.
- Workplace French courses are delivered by Francisation Québec partners, not directly by Francisation Québec.
- Employees in workplace French courses can also access other free French-learning services offered by Francisation Québec.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course Program
What is the Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course?
Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course supports Québec businesses that offer French courses to employees during paid working hours, with an allocation of $1,200 per worker per session and a maximum of $20,000 per financial year per business. It helps fund workplace French instruction, including general, specialized and task-based training.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course program, you must:
The company must have fewer than 100 salaried workers.
The company must pay employees their hourly rate while they attend French courses during working hours.
The company must have been in business for at least 12 months and must not have ceased operations.
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course?
Offer French courses to employees during paid working hours.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course?
You can contact Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) or by phone at 1 877 864-9191.
Where is the Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course available?
The Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Assistance for a Workplace French Course is a Grant and Funding