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

The application period for the 2024-2025 Francophone Community Grants Program is now 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 Sport.