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Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education

Supports teacher recruitment in minority French-language schools

Offered by
Canadian Heritage
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Provincial and territorial governments
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Overview

This program supports teacher recruitment and retention in minority French-language schools across Canada. It funds eligible projects such as research, promotional campaigns, teacher working conditions, resource development, and strategies to recognize qualifications.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Language Minorities
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Primary and Secondary Education, Other Education, Research, Employment and Training, Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Professional Associations
Target groups
Minority groups
Scope
Provincial, National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

2027-2028 intake closed

The grant page now states there will be no proposal call for 2027-2028 and that no funding requests will be accepted for the moment, and phone support hours changed to 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.

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The grant page’s deadline section changed from an unconfirmed date to a clear notice that there will be no proposal call for the 2027-2028 fiscal year and that no funding requests will be accepted for the moment. Phone support hours also changed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET to 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.

Official source: canada.ca
July 10, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Provincial and territorial governments
  • Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC)
  • Canadian professional organizations
  • Registered Canadian non-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Costs for teacher recruitment and retention activities in minority French-language schools.
  • Research, knowledge dissemination, and teaching tools related to the minority language.
  • Consultation and strategic planning costs, including travel and accommodation for project partners.
  • Costs for recruitment activities abroad as part of a broader strategy.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenses.
  • Program development expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Teacher recruitment and retention initiatives in minority French-language schools.
  • Research and analysis on recruitment and retention challenges.
  • Promotional campaigns for the teaching profession and bilingualism.
  • Projects to improve teachers' working conditions and language skills.
  • Development or update of educational resources for minority-language teaching.
  • Strategies to recognize qualifications and integrate foreign teachers.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Contact the Official Languages Support Program to request an application package.
  • Step 2: Prepare the required documentation.
  • Step 3: Submit the application package and supporting documents to the program.

Documents Needed

  • Application package
  • Required supporting documentation

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after submission.
  • Applicants must provide the required documentation requested by the program.
  • Applicants are contacted by the Official Languages Support Program to submit their application package.

Additional information

  • There will be no call for proposals for fiscal year 2027-2028 for the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French Language Schools component.
  • No funding applications will be received at this time.

Contacts

dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education Program

What is the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education?

This program supports teacher recruitment and retention in minority French-language schools across Canada. It funds eligible projects such as research, promotional campaigns, teacher working conditions, resource development, and strategies to recognize qualifications.

Who is eligible for the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education program?

To be eligible for the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education program, you must: Canadian public or non-profit applicant Supports official language minority communities

What expenses are eligible under Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education?

Costs for teacher recruitment and retention activities in minority French-language schools. Research, knowledge dissemination, and teaching tools related to the minority language. Consultation and strategic planning costs, including travel and accommodation for project partners. Costs for recruitment activities abroad as part of a broader strategy.

Who can I contact for more information about the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education?

You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-866-811-0055.

Where is the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education available?

The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education program is available across Canada.

Is the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education?

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French-Language Schools — Minority Language Education is funded by Canadian Heritage, Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada