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Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding
Support for family-friendly civic events in Ottawa
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 2, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports family-friendly civic events in Ottawa communities and priority neighbourhoods, with a maximum funding amount of $3,000 per event. It helps organizations deliver activities that promote community well-being, equity, and inclusion.
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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
- Closing date : April 2, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Family-friendly community events in Ottawa.
- Events that bring neighbours together locally.
- Events with multiple activities, family entertainment, and attractions.
- Events that promote community well-being, equity, and inclusion.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations based in Ottawa.
- Organizations serving Ottawa residents.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa
Selection criteria
- Support for priority populations.
- Alignment with priority neighbourhoods.
- Community well-being, equity, and inclusion.
- Family-friendly event design with varied activities and attractions.
Processing and Agreement
- Final decisions will be communicated on April 30, 2025.
Additional information
- Priority is given to events that serve priority populations.
- Priority neighbourhoods are also considered a priority.
- Funding is provided one-time per organization, per year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding Program
What is the Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding?
This program supports family-friendly civic events in Ottawa communities and priority neighbourhoods, with a maximum funding amount of $3,000 per event. It helps organizations deliver activities that promote community well-being, equity, and inclusion.
How much funding can be received?
Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding program?
To be eligible for the Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding program, you must:
Located in Ottawa
Serves Ottawa residents
Family-friendly community event
What expenses are eligible under Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding?
Family-friendly community events in Ottawa.
Events that bring neighbours together locally.
Events with multiple activities, family entertainment, and attractions.
Events that promote community well-being, equity, and inclusion.
Where is the Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding available?
The Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding?
Community Funding Program - Civic Events funding is funded by City of Ottawa