Francophone Community Grants Program
Learn more about this funding program that supports the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone community.
2024-2025 application period
The application period for the 2024-2025 Francophone Community Grants Program is open.
You have until 5 p.m. ET on Monday, March 11, 2024 to submit your application.
Apply to the 2024-2025 Francophone Community Grants Program
Watch the 2024-2025 information session on the Francophone Community Grants Program [video]
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
Projects funded under the Francophone Community Grants Program cannot receive financing in the same year from:
- other Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs programs
- programs offered by the Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes
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, 2024. 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, 2024.
The FCGP covers up to 50% of total eligible project expenses under this stream.
How to apply
Apply to the 2024-2025 Francophone Community Grants Program online with Transfer Payment Ontario.
The deadline to apply is Monday, March 11, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET.
Learn how to register for Transfer Payment Ontario.
For more information
You can reach out to the Regional Development Advisor assigned to your area from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.