Ontario Launches 2025-2026 Francophone Community Grants Program

Press Release – Ministry of Francophone Affairs

The Ontario government is continuing to support its vibrant Francophone community with the launch of the 2025-2026 edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP).

Since 2017, the FCGP has been enhancing the cultural and economic vitality of the Francophone community by funding initiatives that improve frontline services and promote the French language and culture.

Community organizations and businesses have until May 26 to submit their proposal under one of two streams: Community and Culture or Economic Development. These projects should aim to strengthen the capacity of organizations and businesses to provide products and services to Francophones in the province, promote the recruitment and training of bilingual Francophone staff, or offer opportunities to celebrate and foster understanding of Ontario’s Francophonie.

“Ontario's Francophonie is at the heart of our provincial identity and prosperity,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. “The FCGP offers Francophone community organizations and businesses the opportunity to continue developing promising projects in key sectors which will strengthen the economic vitality of our French-speaking communities for years to come.”

The Francophone Community Grants Program is part of the government's commitment to supporting Francophones communities across the province by strengthening their economic, social, and cultural vitality.

Quick facts

• Applications must be submitted through the Transfer Payment Ontario portal. Applications must be submitted between Thursday, April 10 and Monday, May 26, 2025, before 5 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
• Organizations and companies interested in applying to the program:

              - Must consult a regional development advisor before submitting their grant application;

              - Are encouraged to participate in virtual information sessions, one in French on April 22 and one                    in English on April 23, 2025. These sessions will be recorded and posted online.

• The call for projects is launched with a six-week submission period, followed by an announcement of successful projects in summer 2025. This approach allows organizations to submit projects with a 7-to-8-month implementation timeframe.
• Projects must be completed by March 31, 2026.
• In 2024-2025, the total number of projects funded by the program was 73.

Additional resources

• Find out how to apply for funding under the Francophone Community Grants Program
• Ontario Francophone Community Grants Program projects selected in 2024-2025
• Other funding opportunities offered by the Ontario government
• Ontario's Francophone Economic Development Strategy