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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) - Ontario - Canada
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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Government of Ontario (ON)
Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) offers funding covering up to 80% of eligible project costs for non-profit organizations and up to 50% for businesses, supporting activities that strengthen French-language services, bilingual staff recruitment and training, and the promotion of Ontario’s Francophone culture. The program targets projects that bolster organizational capacity, economic development, and community engagement within Ontario’s Francophone communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects that strengthen the capacity of organizations or businesses to provide products and services to Francophones in Ontario.
  • Initiatives that promote the recruitment or training of bilingual Francophone staff.
  • Activities that celebrate and foster understanding of Ontario’s Francophonie.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit Francophone organizations
  • Non-profit organizations serving Ontario’s Francophone community, including municipalities and Indigenous communities or organizations
  • Social enterprises delivering French-language services or serving Francophone markets
  • Ontario entrepreneurs and businesses operating within a Francophone community
  • Incorporated non-profit organizations involved in economic development

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations or businesses receiving funding in the same year from other Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs programs.
  • Organizations or businesses receiving funding in the same year from programs offered by the Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Additional information

  • Selected projects will receive confirmation of funding during the summer of 2025.
  • The application period for the 2025–2026 cycle is now closed.
  • Projects funded under this program cannot receive financing in the same year from other Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs programs or from programs offered by the Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)?

The Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) offers funding covering up to 80% of eligible project costs for non-profit organizations and up to 50% for businesses, supporting activities that strengthen French-language services, bilingual staff recruitment and training, and the promotion of Ontario’s Francophone culture. The program targets projects that bolster organizational capacity, economic development, and community engagement within Ontario’s Francophone communities.

How much funding can be received?

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program?

To be eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program, you must: Business must operate within a Francophone community in Ontario. Business must be incorporated and active in Ontario for at least two years as of January 1, 2025.

What expenses are eligible under Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)?

Projects that strengthen the capacity of organizations or businesses to provide products and services to Francophones in Ontario. Initiatives that promote the recruitment or training of bilingual Francophone staff. Activities that celebrate and foster understanding of Ontario’s Francophonie.

Who can I contact for more information about the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)?

You can contact Government of Ontario (ON).

Where is the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) available?

The Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) is a Grant and Funding

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