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Francophone Community Grants Program │ Government of Ontario

Open to applications

Value

Community and Culture stream – up to 80% of total eligible project; Economic Development stream – up to 50% of total eligible project

Description

The Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) plays a central role in strengthening the development of the Franco-Ontarian community by supporting non-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that deliver French-language services or serve Francophone markets.

The FCGP supports projects that aim to:

  • strengthen the capacity of organizations and/or businesses to provide products and services to Francophones in the province
  • promote the recruitment and/or training of bilingual Francophone staff
  • provide opportunities to celebrate and foster understanding of Ontario’s Francophonie

The program has two funding streams:

  • Community and Culture
  • Economic Development

Register for one of the online information sessions which will be held from 10 am to 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (French) and from 10 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (English).

Eligible Applicants

Non-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that deliver French-language services or serve Francophone markets.

Eligible Expenses

  • Community and Culture stream
    • Non-profit, Francophone organizations and those serving the Francophone community are eligible, provided they are incorporated in Ontario and have been in continuous operation in Ontario for at least 2 years as of January 1, 2025. Municipalities and Indigenous communities/organizations are also eligible.
    • The FCGP covers up to 80% of total eligible project expenses under this stream.
  • Economic Development stream
    • Ontario entrepreneurs and businesses that serve or target Francophone consumers and communities in the province are eligible, provided that they are incorporated in Ontario and have been in continuous operation in Ontario for at least 2 years as of January 1, 2025.
    • The FCGP covers up to 50% of total eligible project expenses under this stream.

Deadline Date

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 26, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.

Contact

Contact Name: Regional Development Advisor

Phone Number: 1-800-268-7507 (toll-free) or 416-325-4983

Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/francophone-community-grants-program

Industry:

Arts and Culture, Non-Profit

Location:

Ontario

Tags:

Business, Economic Development, Francaphone

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