Update on the 2026–2027 grants

The application period for the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program is closed.

View the list of the 2026–2027 selected projects announced on August 21, 2026.

We will provide information about the 2027–2028 Francophone Community Grants Program in early 2027.

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 2 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

Organizations eligible to apply include: 

  • non-profit, Francophone organizations,
  • organizations and those serving the Francophone community,
  • municipalities
  • Indigenous communities and organizations

Organizations must be provided they are incorporated in Ontario and have been in continuous operation in Ontario for at least 2 years as of January 1 st of the application year. 

The FCGP covers up to 80% of total eligible project expenses under this stream, up to a maximum of $50,000 per grant.

Economic Development stream

Two types of organizations are eligible to apply: 

  • Ontario entrepreneurs and businesses — registered or incorporated in Canada — that serve or target Ontario Francophone consumers and communities
  • Incorporated non-profit organizations involved in economic development

Organizations must be in continuous operation in Ontario for at least 2 years as of January 1 of the application year.

The FCGP covers up to 50% of total eligible project expenses under this stream, up to a maximum of $50,000 per grant.

How to apply

The application period for the 2026–2027 Francophone Community Grants Program is closed.

Funding applications are made online with Transfer Payment Ontario.

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 Gaming.