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Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities
Funding for social inclusion in minority-language communities
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,325,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 8, 2024
- Closing date : February 16, 2024
Location
Ontario, Quebec, 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
- Ontario, Quebec
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Solicited Call - Social Partnership Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 the province of Ontario, Quebec.