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Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants support festivals, events, and sporting events that attract visitors and create local economic benefits in Bracebridge. Funding may support event participation, pre- and post-event tourism, and minor equipment for inaugural or future events.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Bracebridge
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Festivals and events held throughout the year
- Sport tourism events
- Events that promote Bracebridge’s Taste, Create, and Live brand pillars
- Events that attract out-of-town audiences at a regional, provincial, national, or international level
Documents Needed
- Completed Event Grant Application Form
- Detailed event budget
- Optional additional supporting attachments
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Event organizers hosting festivals, events, or sporting events
- Organizations planning tourism-driven events in Bracebridge
- Public organizations, private businesses, non-profits, and charities
Who is not eligible
- Agencies that are primarily funding bodies to other organizations
Eligible expenses
- Event participation and pre- and post-event tourism activities
- Minor equipment needed to host the event
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research, except exit surveys for visitor or participant demographics
- Transportation costs
- Town taxes or other taxes
- Prior-year operating or capital deficits
- Donations to organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Bracebridge, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Town’s event tourism goals
- Potential for corporate and tourism branding recognition
- Ability to track visitor participation and spending
- Plans to achieve long-term financial sustainability
- Contribution to tourism, downtown activity, and off-season visitation
How to apply
- Step 1: Consultation
- Consult with Economic Development staff.
- Step 2: Application Form
- Complete the Event Grant Application Form.
- Attach the required event budget and supporting information.
- Step 3: Staff Review and Council Consideration
- Staff review the application based on the program criteria.
- Recommendations are presented to Council through annual budget deliberations.
- Step 4: Decision and Agreement
- Receive the approval or decline notice from staff.
- If approved, execute the Event Tourism Grant Agreement.
- Step 5: Post-Approval Requirements
- Complete the event evaluation after the event.
- Carry out the media release or photo opportunity with the Mayor and event organizer.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by staff against program criteria.
- Staff make recommendations to Council during annual budget deliberations.
- Applicants are notified of approval or decline by staff.
- An Event Tourism Grant Agreement must be executed if approved.
- An event evaluation is completed after the event.
Additional information
- The Town may require a media release or photo opportunity with the Mayor and the event organizer.
- Applicants must certify that the information provided is complete and correct.
- An authorized officer must submit the application on behalf of the organization.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants Program
What is the Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants?
Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants support festivals, events, and sporting events that attract visitors and create local economic benefits in Bracebridge. Funding may support event participation, pre- and post-event tourism, and minor equipment for inaugural or future events.
How much funding can be received?
Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants program?
To be eligible for the Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants program, you must:
Event must take place in Bracebridge.
Must support tourism and economic impact.
Must show visitor tracking and sustainability plans.
What expenses are eligible under Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants?
Festivals and events held throughout the year
Sport tourism events
Events that promote Bracebridge’s Taste, Create, and Live brand pillars
Events that attract out-of-town audiences at a regional, provincial, national, or international level
Who can I contact for more information about the Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants?
You can contact Town of Bracebridge by email at ecdev@bracebridge.ca or by phone at 705-645-5264 ext. 3512.
Where is the Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants available?
The Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants is a Grant and Funding