The Promotion of Linguistic Duality component provides support for non-profit organizations in various sectors to help them undertake and carry out activities that promote a better understanding and appreciation of the benefits of knowing and using both of Canada’s official languages.
This component is also intended to promote the provision of services in both official languages and to build bilingual operational capacity within non-governmental organizations. The expected results of the Promotion of Linguistic Duality component include the following:
- provision of activities and projects to enhance both official languages;
- provision of activities and projects to bring Canadians together;
- provision of services in both official languages within non-governmental organizations; and
- provision of activities and projects to enhance French language and culture in Canada.
Application deadline
There is no established deadline date to submit a funding application under the Support for Interpretation and Translation subcomponent, as applications are accepted on a continuous basis. However, you must submit your application at least 10 weeks prior to the proposed start date. Please take this into account when planning your activities.
Who can apply
To be eligible for funding, your organization must be:
- a Canadian non-profit organization, duly registered.
Individuals, government organizations, universities, schools, school boards, hospitals and foreign organizations are not eligible.
Eligibility
We are responsible for determining the eligibility of each applicant, its project and project-related expenses. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding.
Organizations are permitted to submit only one project per government fiscal year, between April 1 to March 31.
For more information please visit the program website.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact:
Department of Canadian Heritage
Official Languages Branch
Support for Interpretation and Translation subcomponent
15 Eddy Street, 7th Floor
Gatineau, Quebec
J8X 4B3
1-866-811-0055 (toll-free)
