I don’t have access to my SurveyMonkey Apply account / I forgot my login information 

The system uses the same password for any accounts on SurveyMonkey Apply or FluidReview that have the same e-mail address. So if you have already created an account with a different funder (ex. : AFO, ICTC), please use the same password. If you change your password on our platform, it will change your password for all your other SurveyMonkey Apply or FluidReview accounts.

You can reset your password directly on the SurveyMonkey Apply platform. If you do not know the email associated with your account, please contact us to confirm your information.

If you already have a SurveyMonkey account for creating surveys, this is not the same as a SurveyMonkey Apply account.

What is the deadline to submit an application?

May 14th 2021 at 11:59 PM

My organization operates outside of the city of Ottawa, are we eligible?

You must have a valid business address in Ottawa and have current projects in Ottawa to be eligible for Bilingual Ottawa funding. 

Can I submit more than one application?

You may submit one application for each funding stream (Activation and Propulsion), for a maximum total of 2 applications.

My organization received funding from the Bilingual Ottawa program last year, are we eligible to submit a new application this year? 

Yes, you are eligible to submit again this year. However, your 2021 application must represent a new service offered or a new

component/aspect of an existing project.

Additionally, your past performance in the program could have an impact on the “Applicant’s ability to manage projects” evaluation criteria. 

What types of projects will be funded?

Funded projects will include those that contribute to developing the bilingual character of Ottawa as well as having a long term impact. 

You can see the list of all past projects that have been funded on our website.

How do I submit my final / progress report?

Reports are completed directly in the SurveyMonkey Apply platform. You will receive an automated reminder when it is time to submit your report. 

To whom do I share the communications for the project.

You must warn ACFO Ottawa 14 days before your project’s main date. You can share these communications with ottawabilingue@acfoottawa.ca

What are the program visibility requirements?

You must add the ACFO Ottawa, Government of Canada and Bilingual Ottawa logos to your visuals. Additionally you must thank them publicly at your events or in an alternative manner. 

My project is mainly translation. Is it eligible for the Bilingual Ottawa program?

Translation projects for businesses are suggested to submit their project to Bilingualism : C’est payant! from RGA. 

https://bilingualismrga.ca/en/

However a Bilingual Ottawa grant could come supplement and help grow a project that includes translation services offered by the RGA. 

My project is mostly the creation of a bilingual website for my business/organization. Is it eligible for the Bilingual Ottawa program?

We invite applicants who have website creating projects, to first off, apply to the Digital Mainstreet program from Invest Ottawa. https://www.investottawa.ca/digital-main-street/

However a Bilingual Ottawa grant could come supplement and help grow a project that is already partially financed by DMS. 

If I have in-kind contributions, do they need to be included in the expenses?

Yes, all in-kind contributions must have an equal expense to assure that there is no difference between the total revenues and expenses.