Open
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Civic Events Funding provides up to $3,000 per event to support family-friendly community events in Ottawa. It is intended for events that bring neighbours together, promote equity and inclusion, and serve priority populations or priority neighbourhoods.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organizing family-friendly civic events in local Ottawa communities.
- Delivering events with multiple activities, entertainment, and attractions for residents.
- Hosting events that welcome community members and priority groups.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations delivering family-friendly civic events.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are expected to wait until the stated turnaround date for a decision.
- Funding is not guaranteed.
Additional information
- Priority is given to events for designated priority populations.
- Priority neighbourhoods, as defined by the Neighbourhood Equity Index, are also prioritized.
- The funding is one-time per organization per year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Civic Events Funding Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Civic Events Funding Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Civic Events Funding Program?
Civic Events Funding provides up to $3,000 per event to support family-friendly community events in Ottawa. It is intended for events that bring neighbours together, promote equity and inclusion, and serve priority populations or priority neighbourhoods.
How much funding can be received?
Civic Events Funding Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Civic Events Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the Civic Events Funding Program program, you must:
Family-friendly community events only.
Must take place in Ottawa.
Must support equity and inclusion.
What expenses are eligible under Civic Events Funding Program?
Organizing family-friendly civic events in local Ottawa communities.
Delivering events with multiple activities, entertainment, and attractions for residents.
Hosting events that welcome community members and priority groups.
Where is the Civic Events Funding Program available?
The Civic Events Funding Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Civic Events Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Civic Events Funding Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Civic Events Funding Program?
Civic Events Funding Program is funded by City of Ottawa