75 Francophone community projects to receive $3 million from provincial grant program

What’s happening and who it affects

• The Ministry of Francophone Affairs is awarding $3 million through the 2026–27 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP).
• The funding supports 75 projects across Ontario that aim to expand French-language services, train bilingual staff, increase outreach, and create jobs.

By the numbers

• Total program budget: $3 million (includes $1 million federal contribution via the Canada–Ontario Agreement on Minority-Language Services).
• Projects funded: 75 total — 69 under the Community and Culture stream and 6 under the Economic Development stream.
• Application period for the 2027–28 FCGP expected to open in early 2027.

Examples of funded projects (from the release)

• Équipe Santé Familiale Nord‑Aski Family Health Team: $50,000 for mental health awareness and supports in Hearst, Mattice‑Val Côté and Constance Lake.
• VALORIS for Children and Adults of Prescott‑Russell: $42,882 for practical staff training supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Employment Services Centre of Prescott‑Russell: $50,000 for introductory AI and digital skills workshops to help disconnected job seekers.
• Carrefour Communautaire Francophone de London: $49,326 to build a digital cultural platform and host a Francophonie Week recognition event.

Why it matters

• The grant program directs targeted funding to strengthen social, cultural and economic services in Francophone communities across Ontario.
• It supports frontline service improvements, workforce training, digital initiatives and local employment activities that can increase access to French-language services.

Source

• Ministry of Francophone Affairs news release on the 2026–27 Francophone Community Grants Program.