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Inventory of Federal Programs of Interest to Official Language Minority Communities

This inventory was developed and updated in response to the need expressed by organizations representing official language minority communities (OLMCs).

The document will also provide federal officials, including national and regional coordinators responsible for the implementation of section 41 of the Official Languages Act, with an overview of federal programs.

The list of programs and initiatives included in the inventory is the result of a search of Government of Canada Web pages and consultations with the federal institutions responsible for them.

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Funding program Subjects Federal institutions Description
#CanadaPerforms Arts, culture and media National Arts Centre Initially launched as a short-term relief fund to help ease the financial strain on professional Canadian artists impacted by the closure of performance venues across Canada related to COVID-19, #CanadaPerforms is still going strong, continuing to offer financial support and visibility to artists from coast to coast to coast.
Absolutely Canadian Arts, culture and media CBC This program is designed to support the creation of entertaining and innovative regional/local programming outside of news and information. Through this program, your local CBC station can provide mentoring, business expert resources and funding to support the production of new documentaries, music or comedy.
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The Fund aims to increase the capacity of the justice system and its stakeholders to offer services in both official languages and to raise awareness among the legal community and official language minority and majority communities about the exercise of their rights and about justice-related issues in both official languages.
Advance Payments Program Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program provides producers with cash advances based on the value of their farm products, allowing them to repay their advances as they sell their farm products. It is targeted at farmers, food producers and young farmers or new entrants to farming.
AgriAssurance: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Component Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This program helps for-profit companies implement insurance projects that take into account market and regulatory requirements. It intends to achieve this objective by providing targeted support to businesses to help them implement third-party insurance system certification projects.
AgriCompetitiveness Program Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program aims to help the agriculture sector coordinate and build on existing capacity, enhance food safety, adapt to changing business and regulatory environments, share best practices, seize new opportunities and provide mentoring opportunities.
AgriDiversity Program Community and social development Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program aims to help under-represented groups in Canadian agriculture, including youth, women, Indigenous Peoples, and persons with disabilities, to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation.
AgriInnovate Program Innovation, technology and research Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program provides repayable financial contributions for projects that accelerate the commercialization, adoption and demonstration of innovative products, technologies, processes, or services to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture sector.
AgriInsurance Program Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program provides producers with cost-shared insurance coverage against natural disasters to minimize the financial impact of production or property losses. It targets farmers, food producers and cooperatives.
AgriInvest Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This program is for farmers that provides matching funding to those who make annual deposits to an AgriInvest account to help manage income declines or make investments to mitigate risks or improve their income. The program targets farmers and food producers and cooperatives.
AgriScience Program – Projects Innovation, technology and research Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The objective of the Program is to accelerate the pace of innovation by funding and supporting pre-commercialization science and leading-edge research for the benefit of the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians. The project component is designed to support specific short-term research activities to help industry overcome challenges and fiscal barriers faced by small and emerging sectors.
AgriStability Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This program covers all farm activities and provides income support to producers who are facing a significant decrease in their profit margin. It targets farmers, food producers and cooperatives.
Agricultural Clean Technology Program Innovation, technology and research Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program aims to create an enabling environment for the development and adoption of clean technology that will help drive the changes required to achieve a low-carbon economy and promote sustainable growth in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector.
Anti-Racism Action Program Community and social development Canadian Heritage The Program helps address barriers to employment, justice and social participation among Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities and religious minorities.
Appreciation and Rapprochement – Promotion of Linguistic Duality Justice and security Canadian Heritage Promotes a greater appreciation of linguistic duality and a rapprochement between Canadians from both linguistic groups.
Apprenticeship Completion Grant Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada The Grant is available to apprentices according to certain criteria in order to encourage the completion of their training.
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada The Grant assists apprentices with the costs associated with apprenticeship training in a designated Red Seal trade.
Arts Abroad Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This program celebrates the creativity, innovation and excellence of Canadian artists by helping to showcase their work around the world. It helps artists, arts professionals, groups and organizations increase their international visibility, undertake artistic exploration or exchanges with international colleagues, and support their access to new and existing artistic markets in a global context.
Arts Across Canada Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This program fosters meaningful relationships and exchanges between artists and the Canadian public. Artists, arts professionals, groups and arts organizations can apply to present and share artistic work with diverse communities across the country, engage more deeply with the public and develop a stronger national profile.
Arts Alive Arts, culture and media National Arts Centre The Program inspires and encourages active participation in the arts to foster creativity, personal growth and healthy communities, particularly in rural and remote regions of Canada. The program’s collaborators are, for the most part, local artists.
Athlete Assistance Program Community and social development Canadian Heritage The Program supports high-performance Canadian athletes who are preparing for and participating in international sport.
Atlantic Immigration Program Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada This program is designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire skilled foreign workers who wish to immigrate to Atlantic Canada, and international students who wish to remain in the region after graduation.
Atlantic Innovation Fund Innovation, technology and research Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency The Fund helps Atlantic Canadians create and market successful new products and services, develop strategic sectors or create partnerships for research or commercialization.
Audionumérique (balados) (in French only) Arts, culture and media CBC In order to bring the podcast format to a larger number of French-speaking users, the digital audio development and production team is looking for content with a wide reach and high audience engagement potential, created by production companies whose projects reflect today's Canada.
Bilingual Advantage Initiative – Promotion of Linguistic Duality Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Encourages bilingualism at school and in the community.
Broadband Fund Community and social development Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Funding will be provided for projects to build or upgrade access and transportation infrastructure to provide fixed broadband and mobile wireless Internet access services in eligible underserved areas of Canada.
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This program was created to celebrate community - both its past and its present. It provides more opportunities for local artists and artisans, heritage performers or specialists to be involved in their communities through festivals, events and projects.
Business Development Bank of Canada Capital Offers Economic development, employment and training Business Development Bank of Canada This program provides a full spectrum of specialized financing : Venture Capital, Growth and Transition Capital, Growth Equity Partners, Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Business Development Program Innovation, technology and research Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency The Program contributes to the establishment, expansion or modernization of businesses. It focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises and cooperatives. It provides access to capital in the form of interest-free, repayable contributions.
Business Loans – Financing for Entrepreneurs Economic development, employment and training Business Development Bank of Canada This program provides different types of financing to help entrepreneurs: Small business loan, Start-up financing, Commercial real estate financing, Purchase order financing, Equipment purchase financing, Financing for tech companies, Business purchase or transfer financing, Working capital financing, Working capital financing - Leisure, hospitality and food service, Working capital financing - Supply chain support, Technology financing.
CBC Breaking Barriers Film Fund Arts, culture and media CBC The Fund is a narrative feature film fund that supports the production of English-language films from filmmakers and creators who bring diverse voices and stories that engage and reflect Canadians on the big and small screens. Our commitment is to fund high-quality productions that reflect, represent and reframe diverse perspectives through character-driven stories that are at the centre of the Canadian experience.
CBC Creative Relief Fund Arts, culture and media CBC The Fund was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide $2 million in urgently needed development and production funding to a diverse range of original Canadian projects, including scripted comedies and dramas, unscripted entertainment, kids and young adult programming, podcasts, play adaptations and short documentaries.
CIHR Project Grant Program Innovation, technology and research Canadian Institutes of Health Research The Program is designed to capture ideas with the greatest potential for important advances in fundamental or applied health-related knowledge, health care, health systems, and/or health outcomes by supporting projects and programs of research proposed and conducted by individual researchers or groups of researchers in all areas of health.
CanExport – Community Investments Economic development, employment and training Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, Global Affairs Canada This program provides financial support to communities for their foreign direct investment initiatives and activities. It provides support to Canadian communities seeking to improve their ability to attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment in order to create jobs for Canadians, support innovation and increase exports.
Canada Arts Presentation Fund Community and social development Canadian Heritage The Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters.
Canada Arts Training Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund supports the training of artists with high potential through organizations that offer high-caliber training.
Canada Book Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund promotes a strong book industry that publishes and markets Canadian-authored books.
Canada Council for the Arts prizes Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts Every year, the Canada Council awards a broad range of prestigious prizes to more than 200 Canadian artists and scholars in recognition of their quest for innovation and excellence.
Canada Cultural Investment Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund encourages private sector investment, partnership and sound business practices to help arts and heritage organizations be better rooted and recognized in their communities.
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund supports the improvement of physical conditions for arts, heritage culture and creative innovation.
Canada History Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund supports the development of learning materials and activities that contribute to increasing Canadians' knowledge about Canada.
Canada Media Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund encourages the creation of popular, innovative Canadian content and software applications. This not-for-profit corporation that supports the Canadian television and digital media industry. through two streams of funding.
Canada Music Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund supports a wide range of musicians and entrepreneurs who create, produce and market original and diverse Canadian music.
Canada Periodical Fund Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Fund provides financial assistance to Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals.
Canada Summer Jobs Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada This initiative is part of the Youth Employment Strategy, which is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people between the ages of 15 and 30, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition to the labour market.
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Program assists eligible Canadian art galleries, museums, archives and libraries by assuming financial responsibility for loss or damage to objects or appurtenances in eligible travelling exhibitions.
Canada’s green future Innovation, technology and research Natural Resources Canada Various funding programs to stimulate the development and adoption of clean technologies in key sectors of the Canadian economy: energy, mining and forestry.
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program aims to provide funding for projects that respond to national or sectoral priorities that help industry respond to emerging issues and opportunities in the areas of adaptation to new technologies, environmental sustainability, strategic planning and capacity building, and emerging issues.
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada This program is for parents or legal guardians who have taken time away from work and suffered a loss of income to cope with the death or disappearance of their child or children may be eligible for federal income support.
Canadian Conservation Institute internship programs Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage These programs offer paid post-graduate internships and curriculum internships that provide learning opportunities for the conservation community in Canada and abroad.
Canadian Family Justice Fund: Family Justice Activities component Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The Fund supports programs and services that meet the needs of families experiencing separation and divorce.
Canadian Family Justice Fund: Projects component Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The Fund provides financial assistance for family justice activities that inform Canadians about family law topics such as parenting arrangements and child and spousal support. It also contributes to the development of new strategies, models and tools to improve access to family justice.
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This initiative supports Canadian programming and the development of an active domestic production sector.
Canadian Reflections Arts, culture and media CBC Canadian Reflections is a showcase of independent short films that has been providing a national audience for filmmakers for almost 40 years. The platform showcases films made by now famous and award-winning filmmakers early in their careers.
Careers at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Economic development, employment and training Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Program will enable students to develop their skills, explore future employment opportunities, receive competitive compensation and integrate work into their academic schedule.
Celebrate Canada Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This program provides funding for activities organized on National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canadian Multiculturalism Day and Canada Day.
Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Funding for the creation of a new Francophone Immigration Innovation Centre with a grants and contributions program, which will enable Francophone minority communities to participate in activities related to the promotion, identification, support, and recruitment of French-speaking and bilingual candidates. It also aims to meet the workforce needs of various economic sectors in Canada.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program Innovation, technology and research Natural Resources Canada This program provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects and related energy efficiency measures in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada.
Co-Produce with us – NFB Production Arts, culture and media National Film Board of Canada Co-producers can collaborate with one of the NFB’s eight production studios located across the country to co-produce a documentary, animated film or interactive/immersive project. Each studio, including the five studios from the English program, functions in relationship to the specifics of its own geographic and cultural environment, vibrantly reflecting the manifold facets of Canada.
Commemorate Canada Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This initiative provides financial support to initiatives that commemorate Canada's significant people, places, achievements and life events.
Community Cultural Action Fund – Community Life Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Supports and strengthens the cultural, artistic and heritage activities of official language minority communities; and promotes the richness and diversity of the cultural, artistic and heritage expression of these communities.
Community Cultural Action Micro-Grant Program for Minority Schools – Community Life Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Supports the offer of cultural activities for minority schools organized by community and cultural organizations in collaboration with the1,000 schools of linguistic communities throughout the country.
Community Economic Development and Diversification Economic development, employment and training Pacific Economic Development Canada; Prairies Economic Development Canada This program aims to support economic development initiatives that contribute to the economic growth and diversification of communities across western Canada.
Community Futures Program Economic development, employment and training Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario The Program supports local economic development and strengthens the capacity of communities to achieve their full potential in a sustainable manner. The program’s key objectives are stability, economic growth and job creation; diversified and competitive local economies in rural areas; and sustainable communities.
Community Media Strategic Support Fund – Community Life (in French only) Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Supports community media in the development of strategic initiatives, resources and tools to contribute to the vitality of the official-language minority community media sector.
Community Safety and Community-based Corrections Justice and security Public Safety Canada The purpose of this program is to support the safe rehabilitation and successful reintegration of federal offenders, while ensuring that the rights of victims are protected and respected and the safety and well-being of the community is enhanced.
Community Spaces Fund – Infrastructure Projects Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Provides an opportunity for official language minority communities to build, renovate and modernize multipurpose spaces in which various services and activities will be accessible to them.
Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program Community and social development Canadian Heritage These initiatives aim to eliminate inequalities by building on Canada's strength as a diverse and inclusive society.
Community-Based Educational Infrastructure – Infrastructure Projects Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Provides an opportunity for provinces and territories to undertake construction projects related to educational and community infrastructure of official language minority communities.
Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada; Department of National Defence Civilian employers of Reservists and Reservists who are self-employed may be eligible for the Program, one of the purposes of which is to provide them with financial support.
Connect to Innovate Innovation, technology and research Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada This program supports new "backbone" infrastructure to connect institutions like schools and hospitals with a portion of funding for upgrades and "last-mile" infrastructure to households and businesses.
Consortium of Official Languages Minority Community Media – Grant Programs Portal Economic development, employment and training Canadian Heritage Funding to expand internship opportunities in all sectors with labour shortages, including the arts, culture, identity, and citizen participation, as the existing internship initiative is limited to community media.
Cooperation with the Community Sector – Development of Official Language Communities Program Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage This sub-component supports the engagement of community organizations and builds their capacity to act to achieve measurable gains in terms of community vitality, while encouraging innovation and excellence.
Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector – Minority Language Education Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Aims to increase the production and dissemination of knowledge, innovative methods and tools to support minority-language education.
Cooperation with the Non-Governmental Sector – Second Language Learning Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Aims to increase the production and dissemination of knowledge and innovative methods and tools to support second-language instruction.
Court Challenges Program Justice and security Canadian Heritage The Program provides financial support to Canadians to bring cases of national significance related to constitutional and quasi-constitutional official language rights and human rights before the courts.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This program supports Indigenous individuals, groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem. Additional funds are being invested in the Short-Term Projects and Long-Term Projects components for upcoming deadlines.
Creative Export Canada Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This program provides funding contributions to Canadian organizations that wish to carry out an export project.
Crime Prevention Funding Programs Justice and security Public Safety Canada Through the Programs, the National Crime Prevention Strategy funds projects selected for their ability to contribute to the prevention and reduction of crime and to increase knowledge of effective crime prevention practices. To achieve its objectives, the Strategy has established specific priorities for project funding.
Crime Prevention Inventory Justice and security Public Safety Canada This site provides a list of programs funded under the National Crime Prevention Strategy, either by Canadian provinces and territories or by non-governmental organizations.
Dedicated Fund for the English-Speaking Community of Quebec – Community Life Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Helps support projects that improve community vitality and that offer activities and services in English to members of the English-speaking community of Quebec.
Destination Clic – Complementary Support for Language Learning Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage A three-week intensive summer immersion bursary program for young Francophones from official language minority communities for the development of their first language.
Destination Clic – French Enrichment Program Community and social development Canadian Heritage This three-week summer program for francophone students in Grades 8 and 9 who attend a French-as-a-first-language school and live outside of Quebec.
Digital Citizen Contribution Program Economic development, employment and training Canadian Heritage The Program supports research on countering online disinformation as well as other online harms and threats to Canada’s democracy and social cohesion.
Digital Generator Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts Digital Generator is a short-term initiative to support Canadian arts groups, collectives, and organizations to build their digital capacity and transform their business model and operations.
Digital Greenhouse Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This digital innovation initiative is aimed at Canadian individuals, groups and organizations. It supports short-term projects that leverage digital technology to address sectoral and digital challenges.
Disaster Assistance Programs Justice and security Public Safety Canada This site provides a comprehensive list of federal programs that provide assistance in the event of disasters of all kinds.
Documentary Heritage Communities Program Arts, culture and media Library and Archives Canada The Program provides funding annually to documentary heritage organizations across the country to help ensure that Canada’s continuing memory is documented, preserved and accessible.
ECCC Atmospheric and Meteorological Undergraduate and Graduate Supplements Innovation, technology and research Environment and Climate Change Canada; Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada The purpose of these supplements are to promote graduate research in the atmospheric and meteorological sciences in Canadian universities; encourage and support graduate and undergraduate students to carry out research of interest to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC); increase contacts between ECCC researchers and Canadian universities; and promote training of potential candidates for possible future graduate studies in the atmospheric and meteorological sciences and possible future employment at ECCC.
EcoAction Community Funding Program Innovation, technology and research Environment and Climate Change Canada The purpose of the Program is to fund new projects that engage Canadians and clearly demonstrate the achievement of positive and measurable environmental results related to the environmental priority of freshwater.
Economic Development Initiative Economic development, employment and training Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions; Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario; Pacific Economic Development Canada; Prairies Economic Development Canada Coordinated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and implemented by the regional development agencies across the country, the Economic Development Initiative promotes the acquisition of new business skills by members of official-language minority communities. It is also supported by the Action Plan for Official Languages – 2018–2023: Investing in Our Future.
Emerging Renewable Power Program Innovation, technology and research Natural Resources Canada The Program provides funding to diversify the portfolio of commercially viable renewable energy sources available to provinces to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their electricity sectors. It will establish new industries in Canada by supporting renewable energy technologies that are already commercially established abroad but not in Canada, and that have already been demonstrated in Canada but have not yet been used on a utility scale.
Enabling Accessibility Fund Youth innovation component Innovation, technology and research Employment and Social Development Canada The Fund seeks enthusiastic young people who want to demonstrate their leadership and commitment to their community. By working to remove barriers to accessibility in public places or workplaces in their community or surrounding communities, they have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Enabling Accessibility Fund for mid-sized projects Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada The purpose of the Fund is to contribute to major projects for the modernization, renovation or construction of facilities or places where programs and services are offered or will be offered to meet the social or labour market integration needs of persons with disabilities in a holistic manner.
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada This Fund aims to enhance the development and vitality of official language minority communities.
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities – Employment Assistance Services Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada Funding to support local organizations within official language minority communities to provide employment assistance services, such as job counseling, résumé writing, interview techniques, job search skills, and placement services.
Engage and Sustain Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This program provides a strong foundation for the arts in Canada by supporting arts organizations that are at the heart of their creative communities. It provides funding to organizations that strive for artistic excellence and are dedicated to the advancement of the arts through programming that engages a wide range of artists and is aimed at a diverse audience.
Environmental Funding Programs Innovation, technology and research Environment and Climate Change Canada Various grants and contributions programs to support projects that protect or conserve the natural environment: Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives; Climate Action and Awareness Fund; Community Interaction Program; Community Nominated Priority Places for Species at Risk; EcoAction Community Funding Program; Environmental Damages Fund; Great Lakes Protection Initiative; Habitat Stewardship Program; Lake Winnipeg Basin Program; Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program Community and social development Women and Gender Equality Canada The Program aims to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Ersatz Arts, culture and media National Arts Centre Ersatz is a multidisciplinary platform born in pandemic times. It offers a plethora of resources for young audiences, including creative projects, videos and learning tools.
Exchanges Canada Economic development, employment and training Canadian Heritage This program helps youth to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Canada, while connecting with other young Canadians. The two components, Youth Exchanges Canada and Youth Forums Canada, both provide funding to selected Canadian organizations.
Explore and Create Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This program provides funding to Canadian artists, arts groups and organizations engaged in the creation and dissemination of innovative, dynamic and diverse art, thus encouraging artists to explore creative processes and take risks that enable them to create works intended to reach audiences. A portion of the additional one-time funding is being invested in the Research and Creation and Concept to Realization components of its Explore and Create program. Program guidelines and eligibility remain unchanged.
Explore – Complementary Support for Language Learning Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Five-week spring or summer intensive immersion scholarships for young Anglophones and Francophones to learn their second language.
Explore – Second Language Program Economic development, employment and training Canadian Heritage The Program is a five-week, intensive language immersion program.
Family Violence – Justice Partnership and Innovation Program Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The Program aims to improve the justice system’s response to family violence by funding projects and to promote ongoing public awareness of the factors that contribute to family violence and encourage public involvement in developing solutions.
Federal Internship Program for Canadians with Disabilities Economic development, employment and training Public Service Commission The Program provides opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in internships in the federal public service.
Federal Internship for Newcomers Program Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada The Program offers eligible newcomers the opportunity to gain temporary work experience and also provides training opportunities with Canadian federal, provincial and municipal organizations.
Federal Student Work Experience Program Economic development, employment and training Public Service Commission The Program provides valuable and relevant experience by allowing students to explore hundreds of careers and thousands of jobs offered by the Government of Canada across the country.
Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This initiative promotes Canada as a location of choice for film and video productions employing Canadians.
Filmmaker Assistance Program Arts, culture and media National Film Board of Canada The Program aims to help independent filmmakers make their films or videos by providing technical services and support. Assistance is provided in the form of technical services.
Financial assistance for protected persons Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada A person who has good reason to believe that he or she would be persecuted in his or her country of origin because of various factors may be designated as a protected person. To this end, thanks to this program, he or she can obtain the same loans and bursaries as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada.
Financial incentives by province/territory: Fuel and energy efficiency Innovation, technology and research Natural Resources Canada This list presents an inventory of programs to promote the efficient use or conservation of energy at the end-use level and/or the use of alternative energy in Canada. It covers programs offered by the Government of Canada, provincial and territorial governments, major Canadian municipalities and major electric and gas utilities and companies.
Financial relief for entrepreneurs Economic development, employment and training Business Development Bank of Canada This initiative provides access to credit options during the COVID-19 pandemic to support entrepreneurs until a more stable period.
Foreign Credential Recognition Program Immigration and international development Employment and Social Development Canada The Program aims to support foreign credential recognition in Canada. It provides funding to provincial and territorial governments and other organizations, which in turn use these funds to support programs that help assess and recognize international credentials and work experience that individuals have obtained in other countries.
Free tax clinics Economic development, employment and training Canada Revenue Agency Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations host free tax clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
French Second Language Post-Secondary Scholarships – Second Language Learning Component Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Scholarships to encourage English-speaking students to continue their post-secondary studies in their second official language, French, to maintain their language skills and bilingualism.
Funding programs for jobs, training and social development projects Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada Our department offers funding through grants and contribution (Gs&Cs) programs that help support jobs, training and social development.
Funding: Occupational Health and Safety Health Employment and Social Development Canada This component provides financial assistance for projects and activities that support the federal government’s occupational health and safety objectives.
GCSurplus Economic development, employment and training Public Services and Procurement Canada This program provides asset management and disposal for the Government of Canada.
Gender-Based Violence Program Community and social development Women and Gender Equality Canada The Program aims to address gaps in support for specific categories of people who have experienced gender-based violence by developing and implementing promising practices to address gaps in support for Indigenous and under-served populations across the country.
Green Infrastructure Programs Innovation, technology and research Natural Resources Canada Various financing programs are available to accelerate the deployment and market entry of next-generation clean energy infrastructure: Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations. Emerging Renewable Power Program. Energy Efficient Buildings RD&D. Smart Grid Program. Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program. Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Green Jobs internship Program Economic development, employment and training Natural Resources Canada The Program provides wage subsidies to eligible employers across Canada to hire and mentor youth in the natural resource sectors, including in energy, forestry, mining and earth sciences.
Green Municipal Fund Innovation, technology and research Environment and Climate Change Canada; Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada; Natural Resources Canada Through the Fund’s unique mix of training, resources and funding, municipalities have improved their air, water and soil quality, and tackled the impacts of climate change.
Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund Health Public Health Agency of Canada The Fund encourages all sectors of society to participate in supporting healthy living. Theprojects bring together partners to achieve better health outcomes for Canadians.
Hotel Pass Program Community and social development Public Services and Procurement Canada This program allows OLMC organizations working to support their communities across Canada to benefit from preferential Government of Canada rates at participating accommodations facilities. The program aims to reduce the costs generated by the organizations' business travel. To become a member, please send an email at: mailto:TPSGC.dgrhsecretariatclosm-hrbolmcsecretariat.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Hothouse Arts, culture and media National Film Board of Canada Aimed at emerging creators from across the country, the initiative offers finalists an internship at the NFB English Program’s Animation Studio. During this internship, participants make a short animated film lasting up to one minute, from development to final mixing and video output, in a real professional environment.
Incubators and Accelerators Driven by Excellence Innovation, technology and research Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions This initiative offers crucial support to young innovative companies with high growth potential (start-ups) at all stages of their existence (creation, development and growth).
Independent Filmmaker Assistance Program Arts, culture and media National Film Board of Canada This French Program provides support for the production of French-language films from across Canada that are particularly innovative in form or content and whose existence could otherwise be jeopardized.
Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative Justice and security Public Safety Canada The over-representation of Indigenous people in Canada's criminal justice system is an on-going concern that the federal government is committed to addressing. The objectives of the Initiative are to support the development of alternatives to custody and reintegration projects for Indigenous offenders.
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care - Quality Improvements Project Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada This fund is designed for Indigenous communities, governments and organizations that are exploring ways to improve Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care.
Indigenous Languages and Culture Program Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Program promotes Indigenous languages, strengthens Indigenous cultural identity and increases Indigenous participation in Canadian society.
Initiatives to address workplace sexual harassment anticipatory call for proposals Justice and security Department of Justice Canada This call for proposals to provide funding contributes to the elimination of harassment in the workplace by providing complainants of sexual harassment in the workplace with access to legal advice when dealing with a sexual harassment case, and by increasing awareness and knowledge of issues related to sexual harassment in the workplace.
Innovative Communities Fund Innovation, technology and research Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency The Fund invests in strategic projects that strengthen the economies of Atlantic Canadian communities, with a focus on sustainable economic growth.
Insight Program Innovation, technology and research Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The goal of the Program is to advance knowledge about people, society and the world by supporting research excellence in the social sciences and humanities.
Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Language Education – Minority Language Education Component Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Helps provincial and territorial governments, directly or through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, to provide opportunities for minority-language Canadians to be educated in their mother tongue and to enrich their cultural experience.
Intergovernmental Cooperation on Minority Languages Services – Community Life Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage This sub-component helps provincial and territorial governments provide provincial, territorial and municipal services, other than education, in the language of the official language minority community, and in establishing and maintaining the necessary infrastructure to do so.
Intergovernmental Cooperation – Second Language Learning Component Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Supports provincial and territorial governments, directly or through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, to provide opportunities to study English or French as a second language and to offer cultural enrichment.
International Trade and Labour Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada This component of the Labour Funding Program provides funding to develop and publish reports on labour issues, promote social dialogue, oversee cooperative activities and intergovernmental consultations, and manage independent evaluations and dispute resolution related to the enforcement of labour laws.
International Youth Internship Program Immigration and international development Global Affairs Canada The Program is part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy. It aims to provide young Canadians with an opportunity to gain work experience abroad in the field of international development and to acquire skills to prepare them for future employment or further education.
Intersectoral Action Fund Health Public Health Agency of Canada The Fund supports communities to build capacity for intersectoral action on the conditions in which we are born, live, grow, work and age - the social determinants of health.
Investing in Canada plan funding stream: Rural and Northern Communities infrastructure Innovation, technology and research Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Investments in rural and northern infrastructure help grow local economies, build stronger, more inclusive communities, and help safeguard the environment and the health of Canadians.
Jobs, skills training and social development projects Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada The Program supports sectors in identifying, forecasting, and addressing their human resources and skills issues
Joint Initiative for Digital Citizen Research Economic development, employment and training Canadian Heritage The Initiative supports the goals of the Government of Canada's approach to protecting democracy and the Digital Citizen Initiative.
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The objectives of the Program include promoting and encouraging participation in the identification of new trends, issues and/or gaps and possible responses with respect to the justice system, encouraging innovations in the justice system, and increasing knowledge, awareness, understanding and informed dialogue among justice system stakeholders and/or the public on justice-related issues such as access to justice, racism and official languages.
Labour Market Development Agreement program Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada This site provides a list of relevant agreements between the provinces and territories and the federal government. The agreements with the provinces and territories are designed to help Canadians obtain skills training and employment assistance funded through the Employment Insurance system.
Labs and special initiatives Arts, culture and media National Film Board of Canada Learn more about the NFB’s various ongoing labs, competitions and assistance programs. The special initiatives allow creators to enter the professional documentary, animated film, and interactive communities
Lake Winnipeg Basin Program Innovation, technology and research Environment and Climate Change Canada The Program funds applied-for projects to support targeted, results-oriented actions related to the three high-priority freshwater issues of nutrient reduction, collaborative governance and Indigenous engagement.
Language Training Adapted for Newcomers in Francophone Minority Communities Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada This program provides funding for language training services adapted to French-speaking and allophone newcomers who have declared French as their preferred official language.
Listen, Hear Our Voices Arts, culture and media Library and Archives Canada Through funding, the initiative assists organizations serving Indigenous communities to digitize and preserve existing records that document and preserve their languages and cultures.
Living Laboratories Initiative Innovation, technology and research Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Initiative aims to establish a national network of sites where groups inside and outside government can work together to develop, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions to persistent agri-environmental problems. It encourages collaborative work to make beneficial technologies and management practices available to farmers in a timely manner.
Local Journalism Initiative Economic development, employment and training Canadian Heritage The Initiative supports the creation of original civic journalism that covers the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada.
Management and Development of Agricultural Business Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada This fund contains various programs to start, manage, maintain, develop and protect agricultural businesses, labor and workforce.
Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities Fund Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts The Fund aims to increase access of applicants from official language minority communities to a diversity of markets and publics. It supports Canadian professional artists, arts professionals, artistic groups and arts organizations who self-identify as belonging to one of those communities.
Memorial Grant Program for First Responders Justice and security Public Safety Canada Recognizing the essential role of first responders in protecting Canadians, the Program will provide funding directly to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
Mental health and wellness Health Veterans Affairs Canada The program provides services, counselling and compensation to Veterans for their mental health needs, including post-traumatic stress disorder or depression.
Movable Cultural Property Grants Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This initiative helps designated organizations acquire cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance to Canada.
Museums Assistance Program Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Program supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections.
National Acadian Day Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage This special fund is available to promote the 2022 National Acadian Day.
National Creation Fund Arts, culture and media National Arts Centre The Fund invests in exciting and ambitious new Canadian theatre, dance, music and interdisciplinary works by artists and arts organizations from across the country, as well as in the development of promising productions that have the potential to be revived after their initial creation.
National Crime Prevention Strategy Justice and security Public Safety Canada There are four funding programs under the Strategy. Funded projects are selected for their ability to contribute to the prevention and reduction of crime and to increase knowledge of effective crime prevention practices. To achieve its objectives, the Strategy has established specific priorities for project funding.
New Frontiers in Research Fund Innovation, technology and research Canadian Institutes of Health Research; Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada; Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Fund is intended to support world-leading interdisciplinary, international, high-risk/high-reward, transformative and rapid-response Canadian research.
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects (up to $25,000) Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada The Program supports projects led by and for seniors who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in their communities. It encourages seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others.
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects (up to $5,000) Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada The Program supports projects led by and for seniors who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in their communities. It encourages seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others.
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian projects Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada The Program aims to increase the quality of life of seniors and enable them to contribute fully to their communities. Through funding, one of its goals is to strengthen the collective capacity of organizations to recognize and address systemic barriers to social inclusion faced by seniors.
Northern Ontario Development Program Economic development, employment and training Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario The Program aims to fund projects led by municipalities, First Nations, and other organizations and institutions that support community economic development, diversification, job creation and self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario.
Odyssey – Complementary Support for Language Learning Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Full-time language instructor positions at elementary, secondary or post-secondary institutions to enable youth to work with teachers to enhance French first-language or English/French-as-a-second-language courses.
Odyssey – Language-Assistant Program Arts, culture and media Canadian Heritage The Program is a bilingual, paid work experience that provides opportunities for post-secondary students to travel to another province.
Official Language Health Program Health Health Canada The Program aims to improve access to health services for official-language minority communities, in particular through funding. It has three components: training and retention of health professionals, health networking and access to health services projects.
Official Languages Fund Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts The Fund offers financial support to artists and organizations working in official language minority communities. The objectives are to counter isolation and assist in the artistic development of individual artists and the development of arts organizations working in those communities.
Operational Stress Injury Clinics Health Veterans Affairs Canada This program aims to give a service for Veterans or members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police that are victim of operational stress.
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Service Health Department of National Defence; Veterans Affairs Canada This program is an addition to the mental health services of both departments and offers a wide range of services by Peer Support Coordinators.
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities - National and Regional stream Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada By providing financial support to organizations, the Fund’s program helps persons with disabilities prepare for, maintain employment or self-employment to increase their economic participation and independence.
Physical Activity Contribution Program: Supporting Healthy Living for Canadians Health Health Canada; Public Health Agency of Canada Through the Healthy Living Unit, collaborative work unites public health, healthy living, sport and recreation counterparts in provincial and territorial governments across Canada to promote healthy living among Canadians.
Policy Development Contribution Program Justice and security Public Safety Canada The Program supports strategic projects undertaken by stakeholders that contribute to policy development and improved service delivery in the areas of public safety and emergency management.
Post-Secondary Co-op/Internship Program Economic development, employment and training Public Service Commission The Program offers students internships with the Government of Canada where they can gain practical experience, benefit from a diverse and inclusive work environment, and embark on a meaningful career by choosing from hundreds of fields and thousands of jobs across the country.
Procurement Assistance Canada Economic development, employment and training Public Services and Procurement Canada This program provides a better understanding of how the Government of Canada buys goods and services.
Promotion of Bilingual Services – Promotion of Linguistic Duality Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Encourages various non-governmental sector organizations, particularly volunteer organizations, to provide services in English and in French and to share their best practices in this area.
Public Lending Right Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This program sends yearly payments to creators (writers, translators, illustrators, narrators, photographers, editors) whose works are in Canada’s public libraries.
Quebec Economic Development Program Economic development, employment and training Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions The Program aims to promote the long-term economic development of Quebec's regions.
Reaching Home – Funding streams Community and social development Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada This program provides direct funding to communities across Canada to support their efforts in developing local solutions to homelessness.
Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Innovation, technology and research Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions; Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency; Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario; Pacific Economic Development Canada; Prairies Economic Development Canada Coordinated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and implemented by the regional development agencies across the country, the program aims at the economic growth of businesses and regions by promoting innovation, according to the needs and benefits of each region.
Research Affiliate Program Innovation, technology and research Public Service Commission The Program offers post-secondary students the opportunity to gain experience and conduct a variety of innovative research projects by working as part-time research assistants in federal organizations.
Research Funding in the Social Sciences and Humanities Innovation, technology and research Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Various funding opportunities are available to support postsecondary-based research, research training and knowledge mobilization activities in the social sciences and humanities through three programs: Connection Program; Insight Program and Talent Program.
Research Partnerships Innovation, technology and research Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The goal of the Program is to realize the full potential of research in the social sciences and humanities to generate intellectual, cultural, social and economic influence, impact and benefits within and beyond the academic community by supporting specific activities and tools that promote the dissemination and exchange of research knowledge.
Research Support Fund Innovation, technology and research Canadian Institutes of Health Research; Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada; Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Fund is intended to help post-secondary institutions and their affiliated hospitals and research institutes cover the costs incurred in the management of research funded by the three federal granting agencies: Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Resettlement Assistance Program Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada The Program provides financial resettlement assistance to refugees. These funds can be used to pay for such things as reception at the airport or port of entry, temporary accommodation, assistance in finding permanent accommodation, the purchase of basic household items and general assistance for living in Canada.
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada This program aims to bring the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of the participating communities.
Santa letter-writing program Community and social development Canada Post Every year, Santa and his volunteer elves respond to some 1.6 million letters written in 38 languages. Through the Santa Letter Program, it is possible to write a letter to Santa and he will respond.
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program Innovation, technology and research Environment and Climate Change Canada The Program supports the creation of green jobs for youth by providing wage subsidies to eligible employers who hire interns in the environmental and clean technology sectors.
Settlement Program Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada This program aims to facilitate the settlement and integration of newcomers by helping them overcome the specific barriers they may face so that they can integrate into society over the long term, without discrimination against other Canadians.
Smart Grid Program Innovation, technology and research Natural Resources Canada The Program is designed to fund utility-led projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, make better use of existing electricity assets and foster innovation and clean jobs. These projects will demonstrate smart grid technologies and the deployment of integrated smart grid systems.
Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People Community and social development Employment and Social Development Canada This fund supports projects that focus on the following objective: develop and carry out financial empowerment services and supports to help increase the financial wellbeing of low-income adults.
Sponsorships and Community Investments Community and social development Air Canada This component of Sponsorships and Community Investments provides funding to support projects that bring communities together and that support one of the key pillars of official languages, Canada’s First Nations, diversity and inclusion, equity and leadership, peace and social justice, regional and international economic growth, and youth development.
Sport Canada Hosting Program Community and social development Canadian Heritage The Program assists sport organizations to host the Canada Games and international sports events in Canada.
Sport Support Program Community and social development Canadian Heritage The Program supports the development of Canadian athletes and coaches.
Strategic Fund – Community Life Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Promotes the vitality of official language minority communities through major projects and/or strategic initiatives.
Support for the Civic Community School Fund – Community Life (in French only) Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Supports the offer of identity-building community projects set up by community organizations in more than 750 French-language minority schools across the country and will respond to the aspirations of young people.
Supporting Artistic Practice Arts, culture and media Canada Council for the Arts This program encourages a dynamic support system for the arts in Canada by funding Canadian arts professionals, groups, and arts organizations who champion the Canadian arts sector, boost the capacity for artists to realize work and advance the conditions of creation.
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program Innovation, technology and research Employment and Social Development Canada As part of the adoption by Canada and other member states of the United Nations of sustainable development goals for 2030, the Program provides grants for projects that aim to raise awareness of the 2030 Agenda, increase partnerships and networks, advance research, and further Canada’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Sustainable Development Goals Program – Contributions Innovation, technology and research Employment and Social Development Canada As part of the adoption by Canada and other member states of the United Nations of sustainable development goals for 2030, the Program provides contributions to implement projects focused on promoting partnerships, innovation and addressing data and research gaps in Canada.
Talent Program Innovation, technology and research Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The goal of the Program is to support students and postdoctoral researchers in order to develop the next generation of researchers and leaders across society, both within academia and across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in French Immersion and French Second-Language Programs Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Aims to develop and support a variety of strategies and activities to address the shortage of teachers in immersion programs and French as a second language.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy in Minority French Language Schools – Minority Language Education Component Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Aims to develop and support a variety of strategies and activities to address the shortage of teachers in Francophone minority schools.
The Canada Post Community Foundation Community and social development Canada Post The Canada Post Community Foundation gives out grants every year to support children and youth in our communities.
The Canada Post stamp program Community and social development Canada Post This program encourages Canadians to submit postage stamp topics. It also solicits the participation of Canadian designers for each stamp subject selected.
The Health Care Policy Contribution Program Health Health Canada The Program provides funding to projects that aim to improve the accessibility, quality, sustainability, and accountability of Canada’s health care system. In doing so, it contributes to maintaining a strong and effective health care system through the development of policies and strategies to address priorities identified for the health care system.
Union Training and Innovation Program: Innovation in Apprenticeship Innovation, technology and research Employment and Social Development Canada The Program supports the Government of Canada’s commitment to strengthen union-based learning, innovation and enhanced partnerships. The Innovation in Learning component supports innovative approaches to overcoming challenges that limit learning outcomes.
Union Training and Innovation Program: Investments in Training Equipment Innovation, technology and research Employment and Social Development Canada The Program supports the Government of Canada’s commitment to strengthen union-based learning, innovation and enhanced partnerships. The Training Equipment Investment component supports cost-shared purchases of training equipment and materials.
Universal Broadband Fund Innovation, technology and research Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada This program has been designed to fund broadband infrastructure projects that will bring high-speed Internet at 50/10 Megabits per second (Mbps) to rural and remote communities.
University Recruitment Economic development, employment and training Department of Finance Canada This program is designed to recruit students to fill various types of positions in the Department in the National Capital Region, in addition to offering them assistance with the process.
VAC Assistance Service (1-800-268-7708) or TDD (1-800-567-5803) Health Veterans Affairs Canada This program is a 24-hour help line for psychological issues available for Veterans and former Royal Canadian Mounted Police members and their families.
Veteran Family Program Health Veterans Affairs Canada; Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services The Program benefits the medically releasing Canadian Armed Forces members, medically released Veterans and their families by helping them navigate the complex process of releasing, the challenges that may arise, and the sometimes unexpected impact on the social, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Victims Fund – Child Advocacy Centres Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The purpose of the Fund is to support the creation of new Child Support Centres, support new Child Support Centres that are being established or are in the early stages of development, strengthen the service delivery of existing CACs, and build capacity and networking.
Victims Fund – Project Funding Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The objectives of the Fund include promoting access to justice and the participation of victims in the justice system, promoting the development of legislation, policies and programs for victims, and encouraging the implementation of principles, guidelines and legislation to respond to the needs of victims of crime and to clarify their role in the criminal justice system.
Victims Fund – Provincial Territorial Program Funding Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The objectives of the Fund are to support the implementation of federal and provincial/territorial legislation for victims of crime, particularly the provisions of the Criminal Code, and to support the implementation of provincial victim-related legislation and the articulation of fundamental principles of justice for victims of crime in Canada through the development of police-based, court-based, Crown-based or system-based victim assistance programs, conferencing, public legal education and similar initiatives.
Volunteer Cooperation Program Immigration and international development Global Affairs Canada The Program supports Canadian organizations that send a wide range of Canadian volunteers interested in volunteering their time and expertise to serve communities in developing countries.
Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative Immigration and international development Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada This initiative aims to support community partnerships and initiatives to generate awareness and create an environment in which newcomers will feel welcome.
Women’s Program Community and social development Women and Gender Equality Canada The Program aims to promote equality for women in Canada by working to reduce or eliminate systemic barriers that impede their progress and advancement.
Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada This program provides funding to eligible recipients to develop tailored solutions to support the four groups designated under the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).
Young Canada Works Economic development, employment and training Canadian Heritage This program offers a variety of summer job and internship programs to job seekers and employers.
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages – Young Canada Works Canadian Heritage support programs Canadian Heritage Paid summer jobs lasting between six and 16 weeks where youth can work in their second official language or provide assistance to official language minority communities.
Youth Employment and Skills Program Economic development, employment and training Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Program provides funding to organizations wishing to create agricultural internships that provide work experience for youth and youth facing barriers.
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada This program provides funding to local, regional and national employers and organizations to develop and implement a variety of activities that enable young people to make more informed career choices, develop skills and gain work experience. It aims to facilitate the transition of young people into the labour market.
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program Economic development, employment and training Employment and Social Development Canada The new integrated Strategy aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians acquire the skills and paid work experience they need to make a successful transition into the labour market.
Youth Justice Fund Justice and security Department of Justice Canada The objectives of the Fund include developing special measures for violent young offenders, improving the system’s ability to rehabilitate and reintegrate young offenders into society, and increasing the use of diversionary measures that can often be more effective for certain types of less serious offences.
Youth Take Charge Program Community and social development Canadian Heritage The Program supports youth-led projects that exemplify the ability to strengthen youth attachment to Canada.
Zones Théâtrales Arts, culture and media National Arts Centre Zones Théâtrales is a biennial event whose mandate is to provide a showcase and meeting point for professional theatre from Francophone communities across Canada and the Quebec Regions.

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