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Community Funding - Civic Events Funding - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Community Funding - Civic Events Funding

Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
City of Ottawa
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 5, 2025
  • Closing date : April 2, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Community Funding - Civic Events Funding provides up to $3,000 per event to local not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa to support family-friendly community events. Eligible activities include organizing events that foster neighbourhood connections, prioritize inclusivity, and promote community well-being.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Train or support volunteers
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 5, 2025
  • Closing date : April 2, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Language Minorities
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Other Racialized Persons
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Youth (<40)
  • Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Organization of family-friendly community events that foster connections among local residents.
  • Events featuring multiple activities, entertainment, and attractions tailored to the interests of priority neighbourhoods or groups.
  • Initiatives that encourage community well-being and welcome the participation of all residents, including priority populations.
  • Activities or gatherings that promote equity and inclusion within Ottawa’s local neighbourhoods.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Local not-for-profit organizations
  • Community groups
  • Community associations

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit companies
  • Organizations that are not local not-for-profit organizations, such as community groups or associations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ottawa, Ontario

Additional information

  • Successful applicants must submit a financial statement of actual revenues and expenses as part of their reporting obligations.
  • If the organization is not incorporated, at least three directors must sign the Contribution Agreement and are individually liable for the event.
  • Events featuring bouncy castles require setup and supervision by a professional company with its own insurance.
  • Fireworks included in the event must be supervised by a fireworks Supervisor, in accordance with municipal guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding - Civic Events Funding Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Funding - Civic Events Funding. 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 Community Funding - Civic Events Funding?

The Community Funding - Civic Events Funding provides up to $3,000 per event to local not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa to support family-friendly community events. Eligible activities include organizing events that foster neighbourhood connections, prioritize inclusivity, and promote community well-being.

How much funding can be received?

Community Funding - Civic Events Funding Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was April 2, 2025.

Who is eligible for the Community Funding - Civic Events Funding program?

To be eligible for the Community Funding - Civic Events Funding program, you must: The applicant must be a local not-for-profit organization, community group, or association in Ottawa. Eligible for one-time funding per organization, per year. Must deliver a family-friendly event in an Ottawa community or priority neighbourhood.

What expenses are eligible under Community Funding - Civic Events Funding?

Organization of family-friendly community events that foster connections among local residents. Events featuring multiple activities, entertainment, and attractions tailored to the interests of priority neighbourhoods or groups. Initiatives that encourage community well-being and welcome the participation of all residents, including priority populations. Activities or gatherings that promote equity and inclusion within Ottawa’s local neighbourhoods.

Where is the Community Funding - Civic Events Funding available?

The Community Funding - Civic Events Funding program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Community Funding - Civic Events Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Funding - Civic Events Funding is a Grant and Funding

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