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Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne
Support for French-language collaboration in Canada
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
November 12, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Non-profit organizations in Quebec and in other provinces and territories.
See full eligibility
Overview
Programme d’appui à la francophonie canadienne supports non-profit organizations, educational, health and social service institutions, businesses, and municipalities in Quebec and other provinces and territories, with up to $7,000 for Volet I – Mission exploratoire to strengthen French-language links across Canada. Eligible initiatives include exploratory missions, expertise transfer activities, and partnerships between organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mission exploratoire involving direct contacts with potential partners to develop a joint project, including travel to Quebec or travel in Canadian provinces and territories by representatives of Quebec or out-of-province organizations.
- Expertise transfer activities held in French, including workshops, meetings, conferences, and training days.
- Partnership projects between organizations.
- Initiatives by a pan-Canadian organization and multiregional partnership projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations in Quebec and in other provinces and territories.
- Educational, health and social service institutions in Quebec and in other provinces and territories.
- Businesses in Quebec and in other provinces and territories.
- Municipalities in Quebec and in other provinces and territories.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects whose main objective is to expand service offerings in a new market development perspective.
- Projects aimed at commercial missions or activities to connect with buyers.
- Projects consisting mainly of hiring a consulting firm or purchasing services.
- Projects limited exclusively to a one-way artistic performance in a festival or professional diffusion context.
How to apply
- Go to the SQRC Subventions portal and click Se connecter / S’inscrire.
- Click Créer un compte and complete the account creation steps, including email verification and password setup.
- Create your individual profile and sign the attestation form.
- Create your organization file if you are the head of the organization or a duly authorized person.
- Associate your individual profile with your organization.
- Submit your application in the online platform, and in the electronic form select the appropriate call for proposals in tab 3.
Processing and Agreement
- For multi-year projects, an annual progress report must be produced in addition to the final report.
- Recipients must give visibility to the Government of Quebec in all public communications related to the project.
- Failure to comply may lead to cancellation of the final payment or a request for full reimbursement of the grant, and may affect future support.
- The visibility obligations vary according to the amount of the grant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne Program
What is the Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne?
Programme d’appui à la francophonie canadienne supports non-profit organizations, educational, health and social service institutions, businesses, and municipalities in Quebec and other provinces and territories, with up to $7,000 for Volet I – Mission exploratoire to strengthen French-language links across Canada. Eligible initiatives include exploratory missions, expertise transfer activities, and partnerships between organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne program?
To be eligible for the Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne program, you must:
The project must help achieve the program objectives.
The project must respect the Policy of Quebec on Canadian Francophonie.
The project must include a Quebec dimension and a Canadian Francophonie dimension outside Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne?
Mission exploratoire involving direct contacts with potential partners to develop a joint project, including travel to Quebec or travel in Canadian provinces and territories by representatives of Quebec or out-of-province organizations.
Expertise transfer activities held in French, including workshops, meetings, conferences, and training days.
Partnership projects between organizations.
Initiatives by a pan-Canadian organization and multiregional partnership projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne?
You can contact Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC) by email at francophonie.canadienne@mlf.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne available?
The Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne is a Grant and Funding