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Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP)
Supports Ontario Francophone community development and bilingual services
Latest source updateLast Update: May 1, 2026Latest change: Changed: timeline and deadlines, application process, contact or portal details.View change
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Last Update: May 1, 2026
Latest change: Changed: timeline and deadlines, application process, contact or portal details.
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
May 11, 2022
Opened March 16, 2022
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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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 50,000 to $ 1,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 1 employees minimum
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- 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.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit Francophone organizations.
- Non-profit organizations serving Ontario’s Francophone community, including municipalities, Indigenous communities, or organizations.
- Ontario entrepreneurs and businesses.
- 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
How to apply
- Submit the application through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Learn how to register for Transfer Payment Ontario if needed.
Processing and Agreement
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) Program
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, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 11, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program?
To be eligible for the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program, you must:
The applicant must be incorporated.
The applicant must have maintained continuous activities in Ontario for at least two years as of January 1, 2026.
For the Economic Development stream, the applicant must operate within a Francophone community in Ontario.
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 by email at TPONCC@ontario.ca or by phone at 4163256691.
Where is the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) available?
The Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) program is available the province of Ontario.