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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
Latest source updateLast Update: May 3, 2026Latest change: The page now includes the application guidelines, adding eligibility, application process, evaluation, and funding condition details for the subcomponent.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 3, 2026
Latest change: The page now includes the application guidelines, adding eligibility, application process, evaluation, and funding condition details for the subcomponent.
Application guidelines added
The grant content now includes the Application Guidelines for the Minority-Language Education component, with detailed sections on eligibility, eligible projects, eligible expenses, application steps, evaluation criteria, processing time, funding decisions, and funding conditions. The core purpose and target groups remain focused on post-secondary minority-language education and scientific knowledge in French, but applicants now have much more detailed instructions for how applications are assessed and submitted.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Memphrémagog
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- 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
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
- Step 1: Review the application guidelines
- Read the program guidelines before starting your application.
- Step 2: Contact Canadian Heritage
- Request a funding application package from the Official Languages Support Programs.
- Obtain the required documentation list.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the required documentation to the Official Languages Support Programs of Canadian Heritage.
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.
- Applications for the post-secondary sector component are not being received for fiscal year 2026-2027.
- Applications for the scientific knowledge in French component may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
Contacts
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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.
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.
Is the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education?
Post-Secondary Sector and Scientific Knowledge in French Support Fund — Minority Language Education is funded by Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality