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Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Supports community events in Northern Ontario
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and Local Services Boards located in Northern Ontario.
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Overview
The Cultural Supports Program provides contributions of up to 30% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $15,000, for municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and Local Services Boards in Northern Ontario. It supports new and recurring community-based or tourism events, and annual or recurring events with new programming or activities that improve quality or sustainability.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New and recurring in-person or virtual community-based and/or tourism events that attract tourists.
- Annual and/or recurring events that include new programming or activities and are expected to improve the quality or sustainability of the event.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and Local Services Boards located in Northern Ontario.
Eligible expenses
- Operational costs that are directly incurred in delivering the event.
- Capital purchases of equipment and assets.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- On-going operational costs of an organization, including ongoing operational costs unrelated to the event.
- Event costs of participant travel, alcohol, awards, or gifts.
- Annual general or business meetings.
- Private sector events and projects led by the federal or provincial governments.
- Projects that do not generate economic benefits to Northern Ontario, events that have already occurred, and in-kind costs, which are ineligible for funding.
Selection criteria
- Level of investment from other sources.
- Anticipated attendance numbers.
- Level of tourism expenditures.
- Likelihood of NOHFC funding improving the quality of the event and contributing to its sustainability.
- Economic impact at a municipal, regional or provincial level, and the impact of possible NOHFC funding on the viability and scope of a proposed event.
How to apply
- Submit your application at least 16 weeks before the event date.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed to confirm they meet the program guidelines.
- The application is evaluated in greater detail, and additional information may be requested.
- The board of directors makes the final decision on the application.
- The applicant may be required to reimburse NOHFC if assets financed by NOHFC are sold within the first three years after project completion.
Additional information
- A detailed proposal is not required.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream Program
What is the Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream?
The Cultural Supports Program provides contributions of up to 30% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $15,000, for municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and Local Services Boards in Northern Ontario. It supports new and recurring community-based or tourism events, and annual or recurring events with new programming or activities that improve quality or sustainability.
How much funding can be received?
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream program?
To be eligible for the Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream program, you must:
Municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and Local Services Boards located in Northern Ontario may apply.
Projects must be new or recurring community-based or tourism events, or annual or recurring events with new programming or activities.
What expenses are eligible under Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream?
New and recurring in-person or virtual community-based and/or tourism events that attract tourists.
Annual and/or recurring events that include new programming or activities and are expected to improve the quality or sustainability of the event.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at asknohfc@ontario.ca.
Where is the Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream available?
The Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream is a Grant and Funding