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Apic program │Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF)

January 1, 1900

Value

Varies

Description

he Apic program provides financial support to non-profit organizations (NPOs) working in Francophone minority communities (FMCs) in the arts and culture, identity building and civic participation sectors. Through a wage subsidy, APic aims to support the vitality of the targeted sectors, thereby strengthening the vitality of FMCs.

The assistance provided allows employers to fill employment opportunities within their organization for up to 52 weeks.

Eligible Applicants

Eligibility criteria for employers

  • Non-profit organization operating in a Francophone minority community;
  • Be an employer duly registered with the Canada Revenue Agency;
  • Hold or adhere to a human resources policy aimed at countering harassment, bullying and discrimination, including a related complaint management mechanism;
  • Ensure that the intern is under the responsibility of an immediate supervisor in regular contact with the intern throughout the duration of the internship.

Note: Private organizations and those located in Quebec are not eligible.

Eligible Expenses

Based on a maximum hourly rate of $22.50, Apic can subsidize up to 75% of eligible expenses related to the hiring of interns in a non-profit organization. The employer is therefore responsible for 25% of the wage costs (or more if he offers an hourly rate higher than that taken into account in the financing terms).

For 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, based on the following financial parameters, the maximum amount is set at $34,712.

  • Maximum hourly rate used in the calculation of the subsidy: $22.50/hour
  • Maximum % of the program’s contribution to total eligible expenses: 75%
  • Maximum % of contribution for mandatory employer contributions: 13%
  • Maximum duration of funding: 52 weeks
  • Maximum hour per week: 35 hours

Deadline Date

The Apic program's 2026-2027 funding intake closed on January 9, 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted for this period. A new call for proposals for the 2027-2028 funding year is anticipated to launch in Fall 2026. Please visit the official website for the most current information and future intake announcements.

Contact

Contact Name: Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF)

Phone Number: 613-562-4624 or 1-800-267-5173 (toll-free)

E-mail Address: apic@fjcf.ca

Website: https://apic.fjcf.ca/employeurs/

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