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Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education - Quebec - Canada
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Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education

Funding for minority-language education and French knowledge
Offered by
Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality
Official source: canada.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 14, 2026
Latest change: The support fund page now shows a November 15 deadline for the Post-Secondary Sector, a no-call notice for 2027-2028 in Scientific Knowledge in French, and updated contact hours.
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Application deadline and help hours updated
The support fund page now shows a November 15 application deadline for the Support for the Post-Secondary Sector, with deadlines extended to the next working day when they fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holiday. For Scientific Knowledge in French, the page now states there will be no call for proposals for fiscal year 2027-2028, and program support hours changed from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. ET.
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Canadian professional associations

See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports minority-language post-secondary education and the mobilization of scientific knowledge in French. It offers funding for regional, provincial/territorial, or national projects that improve access, strengthen collaboration, and increase the dissemination of knowledge.
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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
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Memphrémagog
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Professional Associations
Target groups
  • Academia / students
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Minority-language post-secondary education initiatives
  • Scientific knowledge dissemination and mobilization in French
  • Collaboration and partnership-building among eligible institutions and communities
  • Research, analysis, and knowledge-sharing activities related to the program goals

Documents Needed

  • Completed funding application package
  • Application guidelines review
  • Required supporting documentation

Official resources

Official page

Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund - Minority Language Education

Program guide

application guidelines

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian professional associations
  • Canadian non-profit organizations
  • Post-secondary institutions serving minority-language communities or offering programs in French
  • Foundations for non-profit activities, for the scientific knowledge stream

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals and researchers
  • Government agencies
  • Elementary and secondary schools and school boards
  • Foreign organizations

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects supporting regular post-secondary programming
  • Projects developing programs within a single institution
  • Projects involving translation or interpretation from another language into French

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Concrete and tangible benefits or leverage effect
  • Response to identified needs in official-language minority communities
  • Clear contribution to access, strengthening, or development of the sector
  • For scientific knowledge projects, a detailed mobilization plan and clearly identified target audiences
  • Potential strategic impact on official-language minority communities and target populations

How to apply

  • Read the complete application guidelines before preparing your application.
  • Complete and sign the application form for the Post-Secondary Sector Support Fund or Support for Scientific Knowledge in French subcomponent, date it, and attach all required supporting documents.
  • Submit your complete funding application package by email to dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the date of the application deadline.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by Canadian Heritage after submission.
  • Applicants are contacted if additional documentation is required.
  • Funding decisions are made by the department.

Additional information

  • The program is part of Canadian Heritage’s Official Languages Support Programs.

Contacts

dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education Program

What is the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education?

This program supports minority-language post-secondary education and the mobilization of scientific knowledge in French. It offers funding for regional, provincial/territorial, or national projects that improve access, strengthen collaboration, and increase the dissemination of knowledge.

How much funding can be received?

Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education program?

To be eligible for the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education program, you must: Canadian eligible organization Regional, provincial/territorial, or national project Minority-language education or French knowledge focus

What expenses are eligible under Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education?

Minority-language post-secondary education initiatives Scientific knowledge dissemination and mobilization in French Collaboration and partnership-building among eligible institutions and communities Research, analysis, and knowledge-sharing activities related to the program goals

Who can I contact for more information about the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education?

You can contact Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.

Where is the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education available?

The Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education program is available the province of Quebec.