Applying to the Canada - B.C. Funding Partnership on French Language Services
Last updated on April 8, 2022Your funding application form must be submitted online. The online form will be reviewed in the language in which it is submitted. The online system will only accept fully completed applications.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss your project’s eligibility. We will be able to provide suggestions to ensure your application forms and packages are complete.
Application Guidelines
Before you start the online funding partnership application, read the Guidelines and then review the Application Examples below to gain a better understanding of how to complete the application. There is no time limit to fill out an application; however, if you navigate away from the page your information will not be retained. If you have any questions, contact us before you apply.
Application Examples (Major Sections)
Section 2.1 - Project Title Example (75 characters max.)
District of Heart Pre-School French Recreational Programs
Section 2.3 - Project Description Example (2000 characters max.)
The District of Heart French population is rapidly growing. We currently have three immersion schools and one French school. Parents have expressed an interest in pre-school French recreational programs to provide their children with a bilingual cultural identity and ease their transition into immersion classes.
The project will run for four months and focus on providing activity-based opportunities for preschool-aged children. In a French speaking environment, the children will learn verbal and written language skills with an experienced instructor through scheduled activities, free play, song, dance and socialization.
The funds will allow us to increase our French resources material in our play and music library. In addition, we will organize social outings, which will increase French programs' visibility in the community.
Section 2.6 - Project Objectives Example (1500 characters max.)
The French program will deliver high quality French programming for children, building French language foundations for children entering French or immersion elementary schools.
The program will give children the opportunity to learn basic French language skills as well as broaden their appreciation and understanding of the French culture. In addition, the program will stimulate children’s Francophone identity through music and arts.
The activities will focus on improving their cognitive and physical health through social activities. The program will provide a hub for Francophone and Francophile families to connect, and will enable the French-speaking community to increase its visibility.
Section 2.7 - Expected Measurable Results Example (five points max.)
Reach class enrollment capacity of 10 children between the ages of three and five years old.
By the end of the session, children will be able to:
- Identify a minimum of seven colors in French
- Identify all four seasons in French
- Identify a minimum of eight animals in French
Parents’ feedback will include children’s increased comfort and use of French at home.
Section 4.0 - Description and financial breakdown of monetary and in-kind funding
Project Activity #1: Pay instructor
Your Total Contribution: 1000
Requested FAP Contribution: 0
Project Activity #2: Purchase educational materials
Your Total Contribution: 500
Requested FAP Contribution: 1000
Project Activity #3: Trip expenses for outing
Your Total Contribution: 500
Requested FAP Contribution: 1000
Application Deadline
Applications for funding partnership may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year (April 1–March 31). Projects are reviewed as they come in.
Special events applications must be submitted at least two months before the start date of the event for which funding is being requested. If the deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the application is due on the previous business day.
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Contact information
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