The provincial government says it will support Francophone communities across the province by investing $1 million through the Francophone Community Grants Program.
Minister of Francophone Affairs, Caroline Mulroney has invited francophone organizations and small businesses to submit applications for projects to help strengthen the sustainability of French-speaking communities.
"Based on the feedback received from Francophone organizations, businesses and ministry partners in roundtables and meetings held across the province, the government has added an economic development and job creation component to the program," says a news release. "This new stream will help francophone entrepreneurs and businesses improve front-line services and better serve their French-speaking clients and partners."
The program already supports local cultural and community initiatives.
Applicants can apply for grants of up to $25,000 under the Community and Culture stream of the program, and up to $50,000 under its Economic Development stream.
