Ontario promotes francophone communities with grant funding
Ottawa, Jan 26 (IBNS): Marie-France Lalonde, Ontario Minister of Francophone along with Francophone community leaders announced recently -- at the Collège Boréal in Sudbury -- that Ontario will be investing $3 million over three years in funding for 57 community projects through the Francophone Community Grants program (FCGP), media reports said.
FCGP was created in 2017 budget and was approved by Ontario government. It committed $1.0 million annually for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 to support the implementation of cultural and community activities for the Franco-Ontarian community.
"A strong Franco-Ontarian community means a strong Ontario. The engagement of francophone community organizations is an essential part of the overall development of our province. Its success is a clear demonstration of the strength and vitality of the francophone community in Ontario," Lalonde was reported to state.
Three organizations in Sudbury, namely Greater Sudbury's ACFO, City of Greater Sudbury and Le Club Amical du nouveau, are receiving funding through the FCGP.
The funded community projects will include, according to reports, Franco-Ontarian organizations, municipalities and not-for-profit groups from across the province, Youth and seniors outreach, Social integration of Francophone immigrants, celebration of Franco-Ontarian culture, training of volunteers through workshops and learning-based projects.
Promotion of existing health resources for francophones and programming will be provided at a local, regional or provincial level, reports said.
(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)
Image: Marie-France Lalonde: Facebook
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