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Community Funding - Civic Events Funding
Supports inclusive, family-friendly events in Ottawa communities
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
April 2, 2025
Opened March 5, 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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Strength and relevance of organizational information, including mandate and governance (33%).
- Alignment of event scope, activities, and objectives with the funding purpose; effective planning; focus on priority neighborhood or group (33%).
- Demonstrated organizational capacity to lead the event (17%).
- Reasonableness and feasibility of the proposed budget (17%).
How to apply
- Step 1: Application Opening
- Note the application opening date on ottawa.ca (March 5, 2025).
- Access the Civic Events Funding information and begin organizing required materials.
- Step 2: Attend Information Session (Optional)
- Register for the English or French virtual information session on March 12, 2025, to learn more about the application process and ask questions.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Documents
- Gather details about your organization, including primary and secondary contacts and Board of Directors/Steering Committee.
- Prepare detailed information on the event, including scope, planned activities, objectives, and alignment with funding priorities.
- Develop a clear and reasonable budget and financial plan for the event.
- Step 4: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the online application form available on ottawa.ca.
- Ensure all required sections are completed and all supporting information and documents are provided or justified if missing.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Submit your completed application online by the deadline (April 2, 2025, at 4 pm).
- Step 6: Await Results and Clarifications
- The Civic Events Allocation Committee may contact you to clarify aspects of your proposal during their assessment process.
- Check for notifications regarding the status of your application (results shared by April 30, 2025).
- Step 7: Respond to Contribution Offer
- If approved, review the contribution offer and draft agreement sent via email.
- Contact the City within five business days to accept the contribution and sign the contribution agreement.
- Step 8: Secure Insurance
- Obtain commercial general liability insurance coverage for the event, naming the City of Ottawa as additional insured, unless the event is at a City-owned facility covered by a rental contract.
- Provide proof of insurance or facility rental contract as required.
- Step 9: Receive Funding
- Once the contribution agreement is signed and insurance requirements are fulfilled, receive funds in a single payment from the City of Ottawa.
- Step 10: Event Implementation and Reporting
- Deliver the event as described in your funded proposal.
- After the event, submit a financial statement reflecting actual revenues and expenses along with a brief event description.
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
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