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Festivals and Special Event Grant

Q: Who is eligible for the Festivals and Special Event Grant program?

To be eligible for the Festivals and Special Event Grant program, you must: Registered non-profit societies and community organizations in good standing based in Whitehorse.

Q: Where is the Festivals and Special Event Grant available?

The Festivals and Special Event Grant program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Festivals and Special Event Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Festivals and Special Event Grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Festivals and Special Event Grant?

Festivals and Special Event Grant is funded by City of Whitehorse

Last Update: February 4, 2026

Canada

Support for community festivals within the city of Whitehorse

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Supporting volunteer engagement

Raise awareness and mobilize the public

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : August 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This program offers funding to support special community festivals and events within Whitehorse. The funding scope is generally aimed at enhancing community engagement and cultural activities through financial assistance and in-kind support, with no specified maximum grant amount.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

Upgrade event venue with modern audiovisual equipment

Develop a mobile app connecting local farmers with consumers

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Non-profit registered societies and community organizations with a not-for-profit mandate in Whitehorse.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare your applicationStep 2: Submit before the August 31 deadlineStep 3: Wait for evaluation and decisionStep 4: Receive funding notification

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Festivals and Special Event Grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Festivals and Special Event Grant. 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.