The Government of Yukon partners with the Government of Quebec to support a vibrant Francophonie and co-fund projects that bring people together, encourage the sharing of expertise, and strengthen community connections.
Each government contributes $50,000 annually for a total of $100,000 to help Yukoners benefit from the Government of Quebec’s Programme d’appui à la Francophonie canadienne.
Who can apply?
Quebec and Yukon-based:
- non-profit organizations;
- education, health or social services organizations;
- businesses; or
- municipalities.
Is your project eligible?
Your proposal is eligible if it:
- helps build stronger connections between people in Quebec and Yukon;
- encourages the use of French and raises the profile of Francophone cultures in Canada;
- includes a Quebec link, i.e. at least one Quebec organization is involved, the activity takes place in Quebec, or it is meant for a Quebec audience; and
- includes a Yukon Francophonie link, i.e. it promotes the French language and the vitality of the Yukon Francophone community.
This program is meant to help you:
- plan a trip to Quebec to look for potential partners;
- get advice from experts, learn from their expertise, or take part in one-off events, such as a conference, workshop, or symposium;
- share resources and responsibilities with a Quebec partner to carry out a project; or
- take part in a Canada-wide project that supports Yukon’s Francophone community.
How do you apply?
You can submit your project at any time during the year, but:
- Not more than 6 months before your project starts.
- At least 4 months before your project starts.
You need to apply through the Quebec government’s Canadian Francophonie grant website.
The website is available in French only.
For assistance or further information, email [email protected], or phone 867-667-8260.
Find out about past projects awarded
- Report on French-language services 2023–24
- Report on French-language services 2022–23
- Report on French-language services 2021–22
- Report on French-language services 2020–21
- Report on French-language services 2019–20
- Report on French-language services 2018–19
About the Quebec-Yukon project funding
The governments of Quebec and Yukon are committed to fostering ties and supporting the vitality of Francophone communities. Through the Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Quebec and the Government of Yukon regarding the Canadian Francophonie, each government contributes $50,000 annually to support projects that benefit the Yukon’s growing Francophone community. This funding is possible through the Intergovernmental Cooperation component of the Programme d’appui à la Francophonie canadienne.
For questions, email [email protected], or phone 867-667-8260.