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Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Support for Quebec official language minority communities
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened November 2, 2020
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Economic Development Initiative – Official Languages supports SMEs and NPOs across Quebec to foster the economic development of official language minority communities. It can fund strategies, networking, consulting services, product design, equipment, and facility development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Development of strategies, including intelligence, specifications, studies, diagnoses, or action plans.
- Networking and business contacts, generally for organizations that support entrepreneurship.
- Information, consulting and support services.
- Implementation of a commercialization strategy, design of products and services, and acquisition of equipment, IT tools and technologies.
- Facility development, construction, modernization or expansion, and recruitment or use of specialized resources.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
Who is not eligible
- Retail businesses, including clothing stores, grocery stores, and automobile sales and maintenance outlets.
- Food services, including restaurants and cafés.
- Transportation services.
- Housing construction.
- Daycare services, hair and beauty salons, nightclubs, bars and cabarets.
Eligible expenses
- Development of strategies including studies, diagnoses, or action plans.
- Business networking and contact activities.
- Information, consulting, and support services costs.
- Design of products and services for commercialization.
- Acquisition of equipment, IT tools, and technologies.
- Facility development, construction, modernization, or expansion expenses.
- Costs related to recruitment or use of specialized resources to promote official languages.
Eligible geographic areas
- RCMs outside the Greater Montréal region where English-speakers make up more than 5% of the total population.
- RCMs whose population includes more than 500 English-speakers.
- Montréal’s East End, for projects that may be eligible for flexible program conditions.
- Economically vulnerable RCMs, for projects that may be eligible for flexible program conditions.
Selection criteria
- Economic benefits for an official language minority community (OLMC).
- Contribution to the Initiative’s objectives and expected results.
- Alignment with CED’s mandate and priorities.
- Demonstration of financial need and the incentive nature of the assistance, taking into account other existing funding sources.
- Management capacity, viability, degree of risk, impact on competition, and availability of CED funding.
How to apply
- Read the guidelines for this program carefully.
- Review the project submission guide.
- Contact us for more information.
Additional information
- Additional resources such as strategic plans, project guides, and toolkits are available to support applicants.
- Applicants can subscribe to newsletters to receive updates, advice, and services from CED.
- Client feedback on CED services is encouraged through a client satisfaction mechanism.
- CED promotes transparency and offers departmental publications and success stories for reference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit Program
What is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit?
The Economic Development Initiative – Official Languages supports SMEs and NPOs across Quebec to foster the economic development of official language minority communities. It can fund strategies, networking, consulting services, product design, equipment, and facility development.
Who is eligible for the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit program?
To be eligible for the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit program, you must:
SMEs in an RCM outside the Greater Montréal region where English-speakers make up more than 5% of the total population
NPOs in an RCM whose population includes more than 500 English-speakers
What expenses are eligible under Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit?
Development of strategies, including intelligence, specifications, studies, diagnoses, or action plans.
Networking and business contacts, generally for organizations that support entrepreneurship.
Information, consulting and support services.
Implementation of a commercialization strategy, design of products and services, and acquisition of equipment, IT tools and technologies.
Facility development, construction, modernization or expansion, and recruitment or use of specialized resources.
Who can I contact for more information about the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) or by phone at 1-800-561-0633.
Where is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit available?
The Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit?
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit is funded by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)