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Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream
Funding for Franco-Ontarian economic development projects
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- Funding available
- $ 50
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to support the cultural and socio-economic vitality of Franco-Ontarians. It funds projects that strengthen services to Francophones, promote francophone or bilingual staffing, and celebrate Ontario’s Francophonie, with support of up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $50
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
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
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Scope
- Regional
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario entrepreneurs and businesses.
- Incorporated non-profit organizations involved in economic development.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or businesses that are not incorporated.
- Applicants not operating within a Francophone community in Ontario.
- Organizations that have not been continuously active in Ontario for at least two years as of January 1, 2026.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Strengthening the capacity of organizations or businesses to provide products and services to Francophones in Ontario.
- Recruiting or training francophone or bilingual staff.
- Promoting and fostering understanding of Ontario’s Francophonie.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program information and consult the Regional Development Advisor for your area.
- Check the program details before preparing an application.
- Consult the advisor assigned to your region.
- Step 2: Access the online application portal
- Use Transfer Payment Ontario to access the application form.
- Select the correct form for the Economic Development stream.
- Step 3: Complete and submit the application
- Fill out the online application form.
- Submit the application through Transfer Payment Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one or more program objectives.
- Ability to strengthen services for Francophones in Ontario.
- Contribution to recruitment or training of francophone or bilingual staff.
- Contribution to celebrating and promoting Ontario’s Francophonie.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Projects selected for funding will be confirmed in summer 2026.
- Applicants are directed to contact their Regional Development Advisor before applying.
Additional information
- Projects selected will receive funding confirmation in summer 2026.
- Applications are submitted online through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Applicants are advised to consult the Regional Development Advisor for their area before applying.
- Projects funded under this program cannot receive financing in the same year from certain other Ontario and Quebec francophone affairs programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream Program
What is the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream?
This program provides funding to support the cultural and socio-economic vitality of Franco-Ontarians. It funds projects that strengthen services to Francophones, promote francophone or bilingual staffing, and celebrate Ontario’s Francophonie, with support of up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000.
How much funding can be received?
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50 per project.
Who is eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream program?
To be eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream program, you must:
Ontario businesses or incorporated non-profits
Active in a Francophone community in Ontario
At least two years of continuous activity
Who can I contact for more information about the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs.
Where is the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream available?
The Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream?
Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream is funded by Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs