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Ontario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,400,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 11, 2015
Location
Ontario, Canada
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.
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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 : 1,400,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 11, 2015
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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
- Step 1: Review Program Objectives
- Read the program guidelines to ensure your project aligns with the objectives of celebrating the 400th anniversary of francophone presence in Ontario.
- Step 2: Prepare Project Proposal
- Develop a detailed event plan, including event name, description, date(s), and location.
- Gather required information such as the grant amount requested and organizational details.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the official application form as per the instructions provided by the program.
- Ensure all required fields and supporting information are included.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application and required documents before the deadline specified by the program.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program Program
What is the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program Funds up to $1,400,000 of admissible expenses.
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
What expenses are eligible under Ontario 400th Celebrations Program?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program?
You can contact Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7).
Where is the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program available?
The Ontario 400th Celebrations Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario 400th Celebrations Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario 400th Celebrations Program is a Grant and Funding