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Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream
Funding for Ontario Francophone community projects
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports projects that strengthen Ontario’s Francophone community and cultural vitality. It provides up to $50,000 and covers eligible activities such as building organizational capacity, recruiting or training bilingual staff, and promoting Ontario’s Francophonie.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 80%
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit Francophone organizations.
- Incorporated non-profit organizations serving Ontario’s Francophone community.
- Municipalities, Indigenous communities, and Indigenous organizations serving the Francophone community.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs and expenses directly related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Strengthening organizational capacity to provide products and services to Francophones.
- Recruiting and/or training bilingual staff.
- Celebrating and fostering understanding of Ontario’s Francophonie.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program requirements
- Check the stream details and confirm the project fits the program objectives.
- Consult the Regional Development Advisor for your area before starting.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Access the application form through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Use the form for the Community and Culture stream.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Review the application carefully before sending.
- Submit through the Transfer Payment Ontario system.
Selection criteria
- Projects must align with at least one program objective.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Selected projects will be notified of funding in the summer of 2026.
Additional information
- Projects selected will be confirmed in the summer of 2026.
- The program is divided into two funding streams: Community and Culture, and Economic Development.
- Applications are submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult the Regional Development Advisor for their area before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream Program
What is the Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream?
This program supports projects that strengthen Ontario’s Francophone community and cultural vitality. It provides up to $50,000 and covers eligible activities such as building organizational capacity, recruiting or training bilingual staff, and promoting Ontario’s Francophonie.
How much funding can be received?
Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream program?
To be eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream program, you must:
Incorporated non-profit organizations.
Serving Ontario’s Francophone community.
Active in Ontario for 2+ years.
What expenses are eligible under Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream?
Eligible project costs and expenses directly related to the project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs.
Where is the Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream available?
The Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Francophone Community Grants Program - Community and Culture Stream is a Grant and Funding