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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Last Update: February 2, 2026
Ottawa, ON
Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : November 20, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ottawa
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This program provides funding for major local arts and cultural festivals, with a maximum funding amount not specified in the available information. It supports multi-day festivals that celebrate artistic and creative expression and engage the community through arts and cultural programming.
Activities funded
- Delivery of major local arts festivals presenting performing, literary, media, and/or visual arts
- Delivery of major local cultural festivals showcasing artistic and creative expression of local cultural communities, including culturally diverse or Indigenous communities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 72,000
Three-day multidisciplinary arts festival expanding accessible performances and workshops
$ 54,000
Four-day cultural festival blending performances, exhibits, and community workshops
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- The festival must be a major local arts festival or a major local cultural festival.
- The festival must celebrate the artistic and creative expression of Ottawa’s local artistic and cultural communities.
- The festival must run for at least two consecutive days and no longer than one month.
Who is eligible?
- Major local arts festivals
- Major local cultural festivals
Who is not eligible
Eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Ottawa
- Algonquin First Nation of Pikwakanagan
- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation
Selection criteria
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Funding is available as annual operating support.
- A triennial operating funding cycle is planned to begin in 2027.
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