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Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education
Supports minority-language education cooperation
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education supports provincial and territorial cooperation with CMEC to advance official languages in education. It funds initiatives linked to preschool, primary and secondary, post-secondary, and educational staff priorities, including action plans, targets, performance indicators, and consultation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Minority language education initiatives
- Initiatives tied to preschool, primary and secondary, post-secondary, or educational staff priorities
- Interprovincial, interterritorial, or pan-Canadian projects
Documents Needed
- Overview of minority language education programs
- Description of the consultation process
- Action plan
- At least one performance indicator and one target for each educational level funded
- A breakdown by fiscal year of contributions and projected expenditures
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regulated companies and service providers.
- Online streaming services.
- Radio and TV broadcasters.
- Distributors.
- Internet service providers, telephone and mobile companies.
Eligible expenses
- Support and administration costs for minority language education.
- Program development, teacher training, and professional staff development.
- Student support costs.
- Eligible capital project costs and other agreed expenditures under federal-provincial or territorial agreements.
- Interprovincial, interterritorial, or pan-Canadian project costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contractual commitments made before financial support is confirmed by the Department.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec
- Provinces and territories outside Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program objectives.
- Ability to advance minority language education services.
- Relevance to minority language education issues and partner consultation.
- Expected outcomes and impact.
- Balance between the budget and proposed activities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the program team
- Provincial and territorial governments should contact the Official Languages Support Programs of Canadian Heritage.
- Step 2: Prepare the action plan
- Include the required overview, baseline data, consultation process, and proposed initiatives.
- Step 3: Submit the funding request
- Send the application through the channel indicated by the program team.
- Applications may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program’s evaluation criteria and available funds.
- Funding decisions are made by the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
- Approved funding is issued under a contribution agreement.
- The agreement sets reporting requirements and payment conditions.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
- Funding decisions are made by the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
- Contributions are governed by a contribution agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education Program
What is the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education?
The Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education supports provincial and territorial cooperation with CMEC to advance official languages in education. It funds initiatives linked to preschool, primary and secondary, post-secondary, and educational staff priorities, including action plans, targets, performance indicators, and consultation.
Who is eligible for the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education program?
To be eligible for the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education program, you must:
Provincial and territorial governments
CMEC
Minority language education initiatives
What expenses are eligible under Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education?
Minority language education initiatives
Initiatives tied to preschool, primary and secondary, post-secondary, or educational staff priorities
Interprovincial, interterritorial, or pan-Canadian projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at pch.dglo-olsp.pch@canada.ca or by phone at 819-994-2222.
Where is the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education available?
The Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education?
Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education is funded by Canadian Heritage