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Francophone Community Grants Program │ Government of Ontario

April 23, 2026

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

Information Sessions: Join the virtual sessions on March 25 and 26, 2026 (in French and English). Recordings will be posted online for later viewing.

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, as well as non-profit organizations serving Ontario’s Francophone community, including municipalities, Indigenous communities, or organizations, are eligible, provided they are incorporated and have maintained continuous activities in the province for at least two years as of January 1, 2026.
    • The FCGP covers up to 80% of total eligible project expenses under this stream.
  • Economic Development stream
    • Ontario entrepreneurs and businesses, as well as incorporated non-profit organizations involved in economic development, are eligible provided they are incorporated, operate within a Francophone community in Ontario, and have been continuously active in the province for at least two years as of January 1, 2026.
    • The FCGP covers up to 50% of total eligible project expenses under this stream.

Deadline Date

April 23, 2026

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:

Indigenous, Municipalities, Non-Profit

Location:

Ontario

Tags:

April, Business, Economic Development, Francaphone

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