Ontario launches 2022-23 Francophone Community Grants Program

Toronto – The Ontario government announced the application period for the 2022-23 edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program.

This year, to better meet the needs of these organizations, the application period has been launched earlier and has been extended.

Francophone organizations and businesses interested in applying have until May 11, 2022, to submit their application.

Ontario is contributing $2 million to the Franco-Ontarian community through this annual program.

“We have doubled the funding for this important program to support more initiatives and organizations that serve the francophone community,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs in a news release.

In recent years, the program has helped non-profit organizations and small businesses that serve francophone communities and specialize in employment supports and enhancing of the francophone economy. It has also supported cultural organizations, cultural events, and the development of French-language services.