Ontario 400th Celebrations Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario 400th Celebrations Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program?

Ontario 400th Celebrations Program is funded by Ministry of Francophone Affairs

Q: Who is eligible for the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program program?

To be eligible for the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program program, you must: • Open to community organizations, municipalities, and others • Event must commemorate the 400th anniversary of francophone presence in Ontario

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program?

You can contact Ministry of Francophone Affairs.

Q: Where is the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program available?

The Ontario 400th Celebrations Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: September 26, 2025

ON, Canada

Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : February 11, 2015

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Ministry of Francophone Affairs

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Ontario 400th Celebrations Program provides project-based funding of up to $1.4 million to community organizations, municipalities, and other eligible groups. This program supports local cultural and tourism events that commemorate the 400th anniversary of the francophone presence in Ontario.

Financing terms and conditions

Up to $1.4 million in total funding is available for projects commemorating the 400th anniversary of francophone presence in Ontario.

Activities funded

Planning and organizing local cultural events commemorating the 400th anniversary of francophone presence in Ontario.
Hosting tourism events to attract visitors celebrating francophone heritage.
Community-led initiatives highlighting the contributions of Franco-Ontarians.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 875,000

Tourism campaign for Franco-Ontarian historical walking tours

$ 665,000

Commemorative mural project celebrating Franco-Ontarian pioneers

$ 350,000

Digital storytelling workshops sharing Franco-Ontarian histories

$ 1,375,000

Hosting a Francophone heritage festival featuring local artisans

$ 400,000

Francophone youth theatre showcasing historical narratives

$ 200,000

Public exhibition of Francophone culinary traditions and tastings

Eligibility

The applicant must be a community organization, municipality, or similar entity.
The proposed project must involve planning local cultural or tourism events that commemorate the 400th anniversary of Francophone presence in Ontario.

Who is eligible?

Community organizations
Municipalities
Other entities wishing to organize cultural or tourism events

Eligible geographic areas

Communities located within the province of Ontario, Canada.

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Review the eligibility criteria for the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Identify if your organization is a community group, municipality, or eligible entity
Ensure your proposed event aligns with the francophone commemoration or cultural objectives

Prepare event and funding details

Gather detailed information about your planned event
Prepare event name, description, date(s), and location information
Estimate the funding amount needed

Download forms and instructions

Download the application guidelines and required forms
Access the data and resources on the Ontario government website
Review submission instructions and deadlines

Complete the application forms

Complete all applicable application forms accurately
Ensure all supporting documents are attached
Review for completeness and eligibility before submission

Submit the application package

Submit your completed application and all required documents before the deadline
Ensure the application is sent via the specified submission method

Additional information

The dataset of funded projects is available in both English and French.
The program focused on commemorating the 400th anniversary of Francophone presence in Ontario through events in 2015.
The total available funding under the program was up to $1.4 million.
Events marked the anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s passage through Ontario.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program. 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.