Francophone Community Grants Program - Economic Development Stream

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations serving Francophone communities in Ontario.
• Community or cultural organizations promoting Francophone culture.
• Bilingual or francophone economic development entities.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations operating outside Ontario.
• Projects that do not align with the program objectives.
• Applicants without proper legal status or registration.
• Organizations involved in activities contrary to the program's goals.

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities not related to community or organizational development.
• Expenses outside the scope of approved project activities.
• Costs incurred before the award notification.
• Projects not aligned with program objectives.

Eligible geographic areas

• Alignment with program objectives.
• Feasibility and clarity of the project plan.
• Potential impact on the Francophone community.
• Capacity of the organization to carry out the project.

• Application review and assessment by the program team.
• Notification of selection decision, usually within a few months.
• Signing of funding agreement prior to disbursement.
• Ongoing monitoring and reporting during the project lifecycle.