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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program

Supports major local arts and cultural festivals
City of Ottawa
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 20, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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.
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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
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 20, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario
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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Major local arts festivals
  • Major local cultural festivals

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Ottawa
  • Algonquin First Nation of Pikwakanagan
  • Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation

Additional information

  • Funding is available as annual operating support.
  • A triennial operating funding cycle is planned to begin in 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals 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.

What is the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program?

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.

Who is eligible for the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program program?

To be eligible for the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program program, you must: Major local arts or cultural festival Minimum two consecutive days Maximum one month

What expenses are eligible under Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program?

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

Where is the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program available?

The Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program?

Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program is funded by City of Ottawa

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