Francophone Community Grants Program
Learn more about this funding program that supports the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone community.
The application period for the 2023-24 Francophone Community Grants Program is open from March 15 until April 28, 2023. Apply now.
Funding can only be applied to projects with a start date on or after the announcement of successful submissions (late summer/early fall 2023). Projects must be completed by March 31, 2024.
Overview
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
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 two years as of January 1, 2023. 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 two years as of January 1, 2023.
The FCGP covers up to 50% of total eligible project expenses under this stream.
To apply
- Applications are received through the Transfer Payments Ontario platform during the program’s application period. Learn more about the FCGP and other funding opportunities offered by the Government of Ontario.
- Any project funded under this program cannot be funded by other Ministry of Francophone Affairs’ funding programs or by other funding programs offered by the Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes.
For more information
You can reach out to the Regional Development Advisor assigned to your area from the the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. If you are not sure who your advisor is, you can contact one of the ministry’s Regional Services Offices.