Cooperation with the Community Sector — Development of Official Language Communities Program
No fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Cooperation with the Community Sector subcomponent supports engagement by community organizations and strengthens their ability to act while encouraging innovation and excellence.
Comments on Funding:
September 20
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. Canadian non-profit organization, duly registered
2. associations, institutions or Canadian foundations
3. Canadian for-profit organizations (solely for non-profit activities)
Eligible organizations must represent the interests of official-language minority communities. Their missions, mandates or the majority of their activities must support the development and enhancement of official-language minority communities nationally, provincially, regionally or locally. These organizations include:
Application Steps:
Applicants are required to:
For a:
programming or project funding application at the national level;
regional programming funding application; or
regional project funding application (Quebec and Prairie and Northern regions only).
1. review the Application Guidelines.
2. complete and sign the Application form – Official Languages Support Programs (PDF format) for the Cooperation with the Community Sector subcomponent and submit the required documentation.
To apply for funding at the national level, please submit your complete funding application package by email to dglo-olsp@pch.gc.ca.
To apply for funding at a regional level, please consult the list of regional offices to submit your complete funding application package by email.
For a regional project funding application (Atlantic, Ontario and Western regions only)
Applicants are required to:
1. review the Application Guidelines.
2. Contact your respective regional office to request a Letter of Intent form.
3. Complete and submit the Letter of Intent form by email.
4. (only for project proposals that are retained) Complete and sign the Application form – Official Languages Support Programs (PDF format) for the Cooperation with the Community Sector subcomponent and submit the required documentation.
To apply for project funding at a regional level, please consult the list of regional offices to submit your complete funding application package by email.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. a document describing the links with the objectives of the Cooperation with the Community Sector subcomponent:
a. the official-language issue(s) that led the organization to submit an application (an official-language issue is defined as what fosters or restricts the use of the minority language);
b. what must be changed, improved or maintained?
2. a description of proposed programming, services, activities or projects;
3. a clear statement of expected results along with the performance indicators for the duration of the project;
4. if applicable, a description of priorities linked to the development of communities, or the area of intervention;
5. an implementation schedule;
6. a budget that provides a breakdown of the estimated expenses and financial contributions for each section of the proposed programming, services, activities or projects;
7. if applicable, a description of measures taken with respect to communication and outreach activities targeting the other official-language group;
8. a copy of your organization’s documents of incorporation or the application for incorporation (if in progress);
9. a copy of the articles and by-laws;
10. a copy of your organization’s most recent financial statements, audited, if available;
11. a proof of authority and delegation of signing authority;
12. an acknowledgment confirming an absence of conflict of interest; and
13. a letter confirming your organization’s commitment to provide information on results.
Other Things to Note:
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