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Strategic Fund – Community Life
Supports strategic projects improving official language minority communities
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Strategic Fund – Community Life, administered by Canadian Heritage, supports major projects and strategic initiatives that enhance the vitality of official language minority communities through the improvement of community spaces, cultural programming, events, and new areas of community development. Eligible activities include setting up, delivering, and monitoring projects involving multiple partners and communities, although the maximum funding amount is not specified.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Enhancing community living spaces, such as creating or improving meeting places and organizing cultural programs and events.
- Implementing projects that benefit multiple official language minority communities, ideally across more than one province or territory.
- Launching new strategic initiatives in emerging areas that support community vitality.
- Fostering collaboration and partnership among various community stakeholders.
Documents Needed
- Official Languages Support Programs application form (Strategic Fund subcomponent)
- Project description with expected results and performance indicators, including an implementation schedule
- Project budget and projected revenues/expenditures
- Proof of incorporation (or application for incorporation), plus articles and by-laws
- Most recent financial statements (audited if available)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Associations
- Professional institutions
- Provincial governments
- Territorial governments
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies are not eligible.
- Individuals and unregistered organizations cannot apply.
- Businesses primarily focused on activities with an international dimension are not eligible for funding related to those activities.
Eligible expenses
- Costs to set up, deliver, and monitor projects that contribute to the long-term development of official language minority communities in priority sectors.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses related to activities with an international dimension (international activities).
- Costs incurred before Canadian Heritage receives your application (pre-application expenses).
Eligible geographic areas
- All Canadian provinces
- All Canadian territories
Processing and Agreement
- Canadian Heritage reviews your application to confirm the applicant, project, and project-related expenses are eligible (meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding).
- Your application is assessed based on the program’s evaluation criteria (clear objectives, measurable results; and the number and quality of applications received).
- If you did not comply with conditions of a previously funded project, this may be considered and could lead to rejection.
- Canadian Heritage will acknowledge receipt of your application within 2 weeks of receiving it.
- If approved, Canadian Heritage determines whether support will be provided as a grant or a contribution; for contributions, a funding agreement sets the terms and final reporting requirements.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the fiscal year.
- Agents are available to answer inquiries Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm (ET).
- A range of resources is available, including application guidelines and reporting guides.
- Multiple regional offices are available for regional-level submissions and support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Strategic Fund – Community Life Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Strategic Fund – Community Life. 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 Strategic Fund – Community Life?
The Strategic Fund – Community Life, administered by Canadian Heritage, supports major projects and strategic initiatives that enhance the vitality of official language minority communities through the improvement of community spaces, cultural programming, events, and new areas of community development. Eligible activities include setting up, delivering, and monitoring projects involving multiple partners and communities, although the maximum funding amount is not specified.
Who is eligible for the Strategic Fund – Community Life program?
To be eligible for the Strategic Fund – Community Life program, you must:
Canadian registered not-for-profit organizations
Associations and professional institutions
Provincial and territorial governments
What expenses are eligible under Strategic Fund – Community Life?
Enhancing community living spaces, such as creating or improving meeting places and organizing cultural programs and events.
Implementing projects that benefit multiple official language minority communities, ideally across more than one province or territory.
Launching new strategic initiatives in emerging areas that support community vitality.
Fostering collaboration and partnership among various community stakeholders.
Who can I contact for more information about the Strategic Fund – Community Life?
You can contact Canadian Heritage (PCH) by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.
Where is the Strategic Fund – Community Life available?
The Strategic Fund – Community Life program is available across Canada.
Is the Strategic Fund – Community Life a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Strategic Fund – Community Life is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Strategic Fund – Community Life?
Strategic Fund – Community Life is funded by Canadian Heritage (PCH), Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)