The province is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 edition of its Francophone Community Grants Program.
The program is designed to support community organizations, social enterprises and businesses that significantly contribute to the vitality of Ontario’s francophone community.
To better meet the needs of these organizations, the province announced that it's extending the application deadline to May 11 this time around.
For the second consecutive year, Ontario is contributing $2 million to the Franco-Ontarian community through the annual program.
"We have doubled the funding for this important program to support more initiatives and organizations that serve the francophone community," Francophone Affairs Minister Caroline Mulroney said in a release.
“Through the Francophone Community Grants Program, the Ontario government is strengthening the capacity of francophone organizations and businesses to contribute to Ontario's cultural and economic prosperity and make a real difference in the daily lives of francophones and francophiles in the province."
In recent years, the Francophone Community Grants Program has helped non-profit organizations and small businesses that serve francophone communities and specialize in employment supports and enhancing of the francophone economy.
The program has also supported cultural organizations, cultural events, as well as the development of French-language services, particularly in health and social services, all of which facilitate the promotion of francophone culture and diversity, as well as training and integration programs for newcomers.
Applications must be submitted through the Transfer Payment Ontario portal.
Two online information sessions, one in French and one in English, will be held in late March to guide potential candidates and answer their questions. Organizations and companies interested in applying for or learning more about the program are encouraged to visit the program's webpage.
