Official Languages Support Programs

• The applicant must represent or serve official language minority communities (English or French speaking).
• The project must aim to enhance the vitality of official language minority communities or promote linguistic duality in Canadian society.
• Eligible applicants may include non-profit organizations, community organizations, educational institutions, community media, and provincial or territorial governments.
• The project must provide services, programs, or activities conducted in one of Canada’s official languages for the benefit of minority official language communities.

Who is eligible?

• Community organizations serving official language minority communities
• Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments
• Educational institutions (elementary, secondary, post-secondary) offering programs in official language minority communities
• Community media organizations in official language minority communities
• Non-governmental sector organizations promoting official language activities and services

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits for personnel involved in funded activities and projects.
• Costs associated with the development, production and dissemination of educational, artistic, cultural or linguistic materials.
• Expenses related to organizing and delivering training, workshops, internships, and cultural or community events.
• Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for participation in project-specific activities.
• Infrastructure expenses for the construction, renovation, or modernization of educational and community spaces.
• Communication and outreach costs, including translation and interpretation services for events and documents.
• Purchase of equipment and materials directly required for the delivery of approved projects and services.

Eligible geographic areas

• Provinces and territories across Canada, including minority official language communities in all regions.
• Specific consideration for English-speaking communities in Quebec and French-speaking communities outside Quebec.
• Applicable to the three territories for certain sub-components, particularly in the context of intergovernmental cooperation.

• Some components introduce new strategies or initiatives, such as Youth Strategies to Foster the Use of French and ImmersART partnerships.
• Certain sub-components have received additional funding through recent federal budgets, allowing for expanded support.
• The program encompasses both multi-year and project-specific funding streams.
• Internship durations for relevant components typically range from 4 to 12 months.