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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Francophone Community Grants Program supports Ontario’s Francophone community through funding for community, cultural, and economic development projects. It covers up to 80% of eligible expenses under the Community and Culture stream and up to 50% under the Economic Development stream.
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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.
Documents Needed
- Transfer Payment Ontario account or registration details.
- Organization legal name and business information.
- Contact details for at least two organizational representatives.
- Canada Revenue Agency business number, if available.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit Francophone organizations.
- Non-profit organizations serving Ontario’s Francophone community, including municipalities and Indigenous communities or organizations.
- 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.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects funded by other Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs programs in the same year.
- Projects funded by programs offered by the Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes in the same year.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Successful projects receive funding confirmation during the summer of 2026.
Additional information
- The application period for 2026-2027 is closed.
- Selected projects will receive funding confirmation during the summer of 2026.
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 supports Ontario’s Francophone community through funding for community, cultural, and economic development projects. It covers up to 80% of eligible expenses under the Community and Culture stream and up to 50% under the Economic Development stream.
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, 2026.
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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)?
Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) is funded by Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Francophone Affairs