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Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program
Operating funding for major local festivals
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : November 20, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports major local arts and cultural festivals in Ottawa, Pikwakanagan, and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. It provides annual or three-year operating funding for festivals that last at least two consecutive days and up to one month.
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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
- Varies by project
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
- Large-scale local arts festivals.
- Large-scale local cultural festivals.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts festivals.
- Cultural festivals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa
- Pikwakanagan First Nation
- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation
Selection criteria
- Support for a large local audience.
- Contribution to artistic and cultural expression in Ottawa.
- Contribution to community participation and cultural engagement.
- Contribution to the local arts and festivals sector.
Additional information
- The program offers annual operating funding and three-year operating funding.
- The next three-year funding cycle begins in 2027.
- Arts festivals and cultural festivals are both supported.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program Program
What is the Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program?
This program supports major local arts and cultural festivals in Ottawa, Pikwakanagan, and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. It provides annual or three-year operating funding for festivals that last at least two consecutive days and up to one month.
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 operating budget required
Festival duration: 2 days to 1 month
What expenses are eligible under Programs for Major Arts, Cultural and Agricultural Fairs Festivals - Festivals Program?
Large-scale local arts festivals.
Large-scale local cultural festivals.
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