Applications Open for Ontario’s Francophone Community Grants Program
January 26, 2024Funding available to support the vitality of the province’s Francophone community
NIPISSING – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing is pleased to announce the application period for the 2024-2025 edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) is open. This program supports community organizations, social enterprises, and businesses that provide French-language services or serve Francophone markets. Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024.
“The Francophone Community Grants Program plays a central role in strengthening the development of the Franco-Ontarian community in Ontario, and we encourage our local organizations to apply,” said MPP Vic Fedeli.
The FCGP supports projects that aim to:
- strengthen the capacity of organizations and/or businesses to provide products and services to Francophones in the province
- promote the recruitment and/or training of bilingual Francophone staff
- provide opportunities to celebrate and foster understanding of Ontario’s Francophonie
This program supports non-profit organizations delivering local French-language social and community support services or working in cultural and economic-development sectors, as well as small businesses serving French-speaking communities. It aims to improve customer service, strengthen or expand front-line services, support education and training, and boost community outreach to the Franco-Ontarian community.
Visit the following website for information on how to apply: Francophone Community Grants Program | ontario.ca
Additional Resources
- Register for one of the online information sessions which will be held from 10 am to 11:30 am on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 (French) and Wednesday, January 31, 2024 (English).