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Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 125,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 19, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Funding supports in-person tourism festivals and events in Ontario that attract visitors and increase local spending. Eligible organizations can receive up to $125,000 depending on event cash expenses and tier.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 19, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- LGBTQ+ community
- Rural / Remote communities
- Artists / creatives
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- In-person tourism festivals and events in Ontario
- Multi-day public events with programming for visitors
- Festivals and events that promote Ontario travel and local experiences
Documents Needed
- CRA business number
- Incorporation documents or equivalent organizational documents
- Previous year’s audited financial statements or review engagement report, or board-endorsed/treasurer-certified financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated organizations and legal entities in Ontario
- First Nations, Indigenous communities, and Indigenous service providers in Ontario
- Regional or provincial Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Sole proprietorships
- Limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and general partnerships
- Federal or provincial governments and their agencies
Eligible expenses
- Artist, performer, and presenter fees, including related travel and accommodation
- Programming, production, marketing, and temporary event staff costs
- Accessibility, translation, security, sanitation, and health and safety measures
- Economic impact studies and approved direct project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs outside the eligible period
- Permanent assets, prizes, trophies, and participant expenses
- Permanent staff salaries, overhead, and capital costs
- Alcohol, cannabis products, HST, and refundable expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Northern Ontario districts: Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Timiskaming
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against eligibility and mandatory requirements.
- Eligible applications are scored against program criteria.
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified by email.
- Approved applicants must sign a transfer payment agreement before funding is released.
Additional information
- Only one application per organization and per event is allowed.
- Applicants must submit through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
- Successful applicants must acknowledge Ontario’s support in communications and at the event.
- Recipients may be audited or asked to provide post-event reporting materials.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Experience Ontario 2025 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Experience Ontario 2025. 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 Experience Ontario 2025?
Funding supports in-person tourism festivals and events in Ontario that attract visitors and increase local spending. Eligible organizations can receive up to $125,000 depending on event cash expenses and tier.
How much funding can be received?
Experience Ontario 2025 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $125,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Experience Ontario 2025 program?
To be eligible for the Experience Ontario 2025 program, you must:
Legal entity operating in Ontario
In existence since January 1, 2024 or earlier
In-person public tourism event in Ontario
What expenses are eligible under Experience Ontario 2025?
In-person tourism festivals and events in Ontario
Multi-day public events with programming for visitors
Festivals and events that promote Ontario travel and local experiences
Who can I contact for more information about the Experience Ontario 2025?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at ExperienceOntario@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-325-6691.
Where is the Experience Ontario 2025 available?
The Experience Ontario 2025 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Experience Ontario 2025 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Experience Ontario 2025 is a Grant and Funding