Francophone Community Grants Program

Overview of the Francophone Community Grants Program program:

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.

Benefits of the Francophone Community Grants Program program:

• 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 Ontarios Francophonie
• The program has two funding streams:
• Community and Culture
• Economic Development

Eligibility criteria of the Francophone Community Grants Program program:

• 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.