Closed
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Gather Here Sponsorship Fund supports events in Guelph that attract visitors and strengthen the city’s reputation as a destination. It is available to incorporated not-for-profit and for-profit organizations for conferences, sporting events, festivals, and other visitor-focused events.
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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 : 25,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Guelph
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Professional conferences hosted in Guelph
- Sporting events hosted in Guelph
- Travelling events and festivals hosted in Guelph
- Professional industry events hosted in Guelph
Documents Needed
- Attestation cover letter
- Budget form
- Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Local organizations bidding on regional, national, or international events
- Conference and meeting organizations or associations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Unincorporated entities
- Applicants seeking support for the same project through the City’s Community Grant Program
Eligible expenses
- Event-related costs supported by the sponsorship funding
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal, audit, or interest expenses
- Lottery licenses
- Donations
- Political contributions
- Pre-existing deficit funding
- Alcohol purchase, distribution, or licensing
Eligible geographic areas
- Guelph, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a staff committee using a pre-established rubric.
- Funding awards are announced on an ongoing basis as applications are received.
- Successful applicants receive direct notification.
- Approved applicants must sign a legal funding agreement.
- Reporting requirements must be met after the event.
Additional information
- Applicants must be in good standing with the City of Guelph.
- Successful applicants must enter into a legal funding agreement.
- Funding decisions are made on an ongoing basis as applications are received.
- Applicants may be required to collect visitor information and report on event impact.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund Program
What is the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund?
The Gather Here Sponsorship Fund supports events in Guelph that attract visitors and strengthen the city’s reputation as a destination. It is available to incorporated not-for-profit and for-profit organizations for conferences, sporting events, festivals, and other visitor-focused events.
How much funding can be received?
Gather Here Sponsorship Fund Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund program?
To be eligible for the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund program, you must:
Incorporated not-for-profit or for-profit organization
Good standing with the City of Guelph
New, visitor-focused event in Guelph
What expenses are eligible under Gather Here Sponsorship Fund?
Professional conferences hosted in Guelph
Sporting events hosted in Guelph
Travelling events and festivals hosted in Guelph
Professional industry events hosted in Guelph
Who can I contact for more information about the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund?
You can contact City of Guelph by email at victoria.filippelli@guelph.ca or by phone at 519-822-1260.
Where is the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund available?
The Gather Here Sponsorship Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gather Here Sponsorship Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration