Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

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

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)?

Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) is funded by Government of Ontario

Q: 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.

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

You can contact Government of Ontario.

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

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

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program.

Last Update: August 4, 2025

ON, Canada

Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

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.

Financing terms and conditions

For the Community and Culture stream, the grant covers up to 80% of total eligible project expenses.
For the Economic Development stream, the grant covers up to 50% of total eligible project expenses.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 58,500

Install solar panels to reduce operating costs for community centre

$ 50,000

Upgrade bakery with energy-efficient ovens and refrigeration units

$ 42,000

Launch after-school robotics program for youth at risk

$ 40,000

Develop online retail platform for artisanal manufacturers’ cooperative

$ 48,000

Expand local farm’s organic vegetable greenhouse production

$ 34,000

Create accessible workspaces for employees with disabilities

Eligibility

The applicant must be an incorporated non-profit organization, municipality, Indigenous community or organization, entrepreneur, or business.
The applicant must have maintained continuous activities in Ontario for at least two years as of January 1, 2025.
For the Community and Culture stream, the applicant must be a non-profit Francophone organization or a non-profit organization serving Ontario’s Francophone community.
For the Economic Development stream, the applicant must operate within a Francophone community in Ontario.

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

How to apply

Verify program eligibility

Determine if your organization or business meets the program eligibility criteria
Check if your project aligns with the appropriate funding stream: Community and Culture or Economic Development

Register on Transfer Payment Ontario

Register for a Transfer Payment Ontario account if you do not already have one
Review registration instructions for Transfer Payment Ontario

Complete the application form

Complete the online application form via Transfer Payment Ontario
Ensure all required information and documents are included

Submit the application online

Submit your completed application before the deadline
Verify submission confirmation on Transfer Payment 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.

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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.