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Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit
Supports economic growth in official language minority communities
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 2, 2020
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the economic development of official language minority communities in Quebec. It funds innovative, entrepreneurial, partnership, commercialization, and organizational development projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 2, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing strategies, studies, diagnoses, or action plans.
- Networking and business contact activities.
- Information, consulting, and support services.
- Commercialization strategy implementation.
- Product and service design or development.
Documents Needed
- Project submission guide
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- SMEs in Quebec.
- NPOs in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Retail businesses.
- Food service businesses.
- Transportation services.
- Housing construction businesses.
- Daycare services, salons, bars, and cabarets.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of equipment, IT tools, and technologies.
- Facility development, construction, modernization, or expansion.
- Design of products and services.
- Information, consulting, and support services.
- Recruitment or use of specialized resources.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
- Outside the Greater Montreal area.
- Montreal’s East End may qualify under flexible conditions.
Selection criteria
- Economic benefits for an official language minority community.
- Contribution to the initiative’s objectives and expected results.
- Alignment with CED’s mandate and priorities.
- Financial need and incentive nature of the assistance.
- Management capacity, viability, risk, competition impact, and funding availability.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program guidelines
- Read the project submission guide carefully.
- Check the program’s eligibility criteria and requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare your project
- Define your project and its expected outcomes.
- Gather the information needed for submission.
- Step 3: Submit the project
- Use the project submission guide to present your project.
- Contact the funding body for more information if needed.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program guidelines.
- Projects are assessed using the program’s analysis criteria.
- Applicants are directed to the project submission guide.
- Additional information may be requested by the funding body.
Additional information
- The program is part of the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP).
- Other activities may also be eligible.
- Flexible program conditions may apply in economically vulnerable RCMs or Montreal’s East End.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit Program
What is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit?
This program supports the economic development of official language minority communities in Quebec. It funds innovative, entrepreneurial, partnership, commercialization, and organizational development projects.
How much funding can be received?
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit program?
To be eligible for the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit program, you must:
Must serve an official language minority community.
Project must fit program objectives.
Applicant must meet program criteria.
What expenses are eligible under Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit?
Developing strategies, studies, diagnoses, or action plans.
Networking and business contact activities.
Information, consulting, and support services.
Commercialization strategy implementation.
Product and service design or development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) by email at xce?.
Where is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit available?
The Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — Not-for-profit is a Grant and Funding