Apply Now for a French Enrichment Performance Grant!

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) Ontario is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Sociocultural Grant for School Members! This grant offers your school the opportunity to enhance French programming with an enriching cultural experience, whether through a virtual or in-person performance, workshop, or program.

Grant Details:

  • Funding Amount: Up to $1,000.00 per school
  • Eligible Activities: French or Bilingual In-Person or Virtual Performances, Workshops, and Programs
  • Application Deadline: April 15, 2025, funds will be distributed on a first come first basis until they end.
  • Activity Deadline: June 1, 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Your school must be a member of Canadian Parents for French (an Associate Member Organization).
  • Preference will be given to schools that have not received a Sociocultural Grant in the last 6 months.
  • A maximum of 5 grants will be awarded per school board to ensure province-wide availability.
  • Grants will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Apply:

  1. Submit Application: Teachers or Principals should submit the application with details including the name of the artist/performer, event date, type of event, time, cost, and target audience.
  2. Invoice Submission: Once approved, upload a copy of the invoice to admin@on.cpf.ca. CPF Ontario can directly pay the invoice (up to $1,000.00) to some booking agencies to ease administrative work for the school.
  3. Confirmation & Payment: Approved applicants will receive a confirmation email and may be asked for banking information for grant payment via direct deposit.
  4. Feedback Requirement: After the event, CPF Ontario will provide a short feedback form to be completed by the attending teachers. Schools are also required to encourage students to rate performers on FrenchStreet.ca, where applicable.
  5. Recognition: Schools are encouraged to acknowledge CPF Ontario as a sponsor and to share highlights of the French enrichment opportunity on social media and via mkarakhanyan@on.cpf.ca.

Important Notes:

  • French enrichment activities must take place before June 1, 2025.
  • Ensure that your school takes advantage of this opportunity by applying today!

Questions? For more information, please contact rsutherland@on.cpf.ca.

Thank You! We extend our gratitude to the Ministry of Education for supporting these grants.