{"id":668,"date":"2021-05-26T17:28:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T17:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fedefranco.ca\/en\/?p=668"},"modified":"2021-06-07T03:15:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T03:15:47","slug":"ontario-expands-investment-in-the-franco-ontarian-community-and-its-economic-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fedefranco.ca\/en\/ontario-expands-investment-in-the-franco-ontarian-community-and-its-economic-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Ontario Expands Investment in the Franco-Ontarian Community and its Economic Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>$2M will help support Francophone businesses and not-for-profit community organizations<br \/>\nMay 26, 2021<br \/>\nFrancophone Affairs<\/p>\n<p>TORONTO \u2014 Today, the Ontario government announced the application period for the 2021-2022 edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government#section-4\">Francophone Community Grants Program<\/a> in support of community organizations, social enterprises and businesses that contribute significantly to the vitality of Ontario\u2019s Francophone community. Applications open Thursday, May 27, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year, we have doubled the funding for this meaningful program in order to support more initiatives and organizations that serve the French-speaking community,&#8221; said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs. \u201cI encourage everyone to submit projects that will strengthen Ontario\u2019s Francophonie.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s total annual allocation of $2 million will help support more projects that will:<br \/>\n1. strengthen the capacity of organizations and\/or businesses to provide products and services to Francophones in the province;<br \/>\n2. promote the recruitment and\/or training of bilingual francophone staff; and,<br \/>\n3. provide opportunities to celebrate and foster understanding of Ontario&#8217;s Francophonie.<\/p>\n<p>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. Applicants are invited to submit proposals that will deliver concrete results on a local, regional or provincial level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications must be submitted through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/get-funding-ontario-government\">Transfer Payment Ontario portal<\/a>. Applications are open from May 27 to July 15, 2021 and projects must be implemented between Sept 24, 2021 and March 31, 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Ontario is investing $2 million through the Francophone Community Grants Program in 2021-2022.<\/li>\n<li>Not-for profit organizations and businesses that serve or target Francophone communities in the province are eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government#section-4\">See how to apply for funding under the 2021-22 Francophone Community Grants Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government\">Available funding opportunities from the Ontario Government<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related Topics<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Arts and Culture<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn more about the live performances, cultural institutions and creative grants the province has to offer. Learn more<br \/>\n<strong>Education and Training<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn about Ontario\u2019s early years, education and training systems. Includes information on child care, elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities, skills training and financial aid. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/education-and-training\">Learn more<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Home and Community<\/strong><br \/>\nInformation for families on major life events and care options, including marriage, births and child care. Also includes planning resources for municipalities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/home-and-community\">Learn more<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Jobs and Employment<\/strong><br \/>\nWe\u2019ve got the resource and supports to help connect job seekers with employers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/jobs-and-employment\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contacts<\/strong><br \/>\nNatasha Tremblay<br \/>\nOffice of the Minister of Francophone Affairs<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:natasha.tremblay@ontario.ca\">natasha.tremblay@ontario.ca<\/a><br \/>\n437 778-3503<\/p>\n<p>Charles Jean Sucsan<br \/>\nCommunications Branch<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:charlesjean.sucsan@ontario.ca\">charlesjean.sucsan@ontario.ca<\/a><br \/>\n416-476-5223<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>$2M will help support Francophone businesses and not-for-profit community organizations May 26, 2021 Francophone Affairs TORONTO \u2014 Today, the Ontario government announced the application period for the 2021-2022 edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program in support of community organizations, social enterprises and businesses that contribute significantly to the vitality of Ontario\u2019s Francophone community. 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