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Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement
Supports projects promoting Canada’s linguistic duality
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement supports ongoing activities and innovative projects that strengthen understanding and appreciation of Canada’s two official languages. Eligible funding can cover activities that promote language learning, bilingual dialogue, and the Canadian expertise in linguistic duality.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing programming that promotes the two official languages
- Innovative projects that encourage language learning and bilingual dialogue
- Activities that strengthen understanding and appreciation of linguistic duality
- Projects that showcase Canadian expertise in official languages
- Activities that create opportunities to experience linguistic duality
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent form
- Completed and signed application form
- Project or programming description
- Supporting documents required by the program
- Incorporation proof or incorporation application, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian non-profit organizations
- Associations, institutions, and Canadian foundations
- Canadian for-profit organizations for non-profit activities
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Government organizations
Eligible expenses
- Costs to deliver eligible programming or project activities
- General administrative costs linked to funded activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses related to international activities
- Costs incurred before the application is received
Processing and Agreement
- Letter of intent is reviewed first to assess project relevance and eligibility.
- Only selected project proposals are invited to submit a full funding application.
- Applications are assessed against program criteria and the quality of the proposal.
- Approved projects may receive either a grant or a contribution agreement.
- Reporting obligations may apply during and after the project.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted as programming funding or project funding.
- For project funding, only shortlisted proposals are invited to submit a full application.
- Applicants must consult the program guidelines before applying.
- The program can provide funding as either a grant or a contribution.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement Program
What is the Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement?
Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement supports ongoing activities and innovative projects that strengthen understanding and appreciation of Canada’s two official languages. Eligible funding can cover activities that promote language learning, bilingual dialogue, and the Canadian expertise in linguistic duality.
How much funding can be received?
Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement program?
To be eligible for the Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement program, you must:
Canadian registered organization
Non-profit or non-profit activity only
Project aligns with program objectives
What expenses are eligible under Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement?
Ongoing programming that promotes the two official languages
Innovative projects that encourage language learning and bilingual dialogue
Activities that strengthen understanding and appreciation of linguistic duality
Projects that showcase Canadian expertise in official languages
Activities that create opportunities to experience linguistic duality
Who can I contact for more information about the Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement available?
The Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement program is available across Canada.
Is the Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Official Languages Support Programs — Promotion of Linguistic Duality — Appreciation and Rapprochement is a Partnering and Collaboration