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Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities
Funding for social inclusion in minority-language communities
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,325,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 8, 2024
- Closing date : February 16, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This initiative provides up to $4,325,000 for two projects to support social inclusion in official language minority communities. It funds intermediary organizations that can redistribute support to OLMC-serving organizations and strengthen collaboration across communities.
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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 : 4,325,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 8, 2024
- Closing date : February 16, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acting as an intermediary to redistribute funding to OLMC-serving organizations.
- Strengthening the capacity of organizations serving official language minority communities.
- Supporting social inclusion projects for diverse OLMC populations.
- Working in partnership to address common social challenges.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Invited non-profit organizations
- Registered charities
- OLMC-focused organizations in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that were not invited by ESDC.
- Organizations not focused on serving OLMCs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec, for Anglophone communities
- Outside Quebec, for Francophone communities
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for eligibility and invitation status.
- Eligible organizations are contacted by ESDC for review before being invited to apply.
- Successful projects are expected to start in spring 2024 and end by June 2028.
Additional information
- Only invited organizations may apply.
- Eligible organizations may submit only one application.
- Applicants must be in good standing with the Department.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities Program
What is the Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities?
This initiative provides up to $4,325,000 for two projects to support social inclusion in official language minority communities. It funds intermediary organizations that can redistribute support to OLMC-serving organizations and strengthen collaboration across communities.
How much funding can be received?
Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities Funds up to $4,325,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 16, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities program?
To be eligible for the Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities program, you must:
Invited by ESDC
Non-profit or charity
Based in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities?
Acting as an intermediary to redistribute funding to OLMC-serving organizations.
Strengthening the capacity of organizations serving official language minority communities.
Supporting social inclusion projects for diverse OLMC populations.
Working in partnership to address common social challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at ESDC.SOCIAL.PART.INITIATIVE-INITIATIVE.PART.SOCIAL.EDSC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities available?
The Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities program is available across Canada.