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Last Update: February 4, 2026
Canada
Sponsorship for community initiatives in Atlantic Canada
Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available
Financing goals
    No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Canada
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
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Overview

Sponsorship support starts at $2,500 and amounts vary. It supports Atlantic Canadian community initiatives such as celebrations, festivals, and civic or charitable initiatives focused on culture and heritage, community and economic development, or wellness.

Activities funded

  • Community and cultural celebrations
  • Large-scale events and festivals
  • Civic initiatives aligned with Atlantic Lottery’s values and priorities
  • Charitable initiatives aligned with Atlantic Lottery’s values and priorities
  • Initiatives promoting culture and heritage, community and economic development, or wellness
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 15,000
Three-day culture and heritage festival with accessible community programming
$ 12,000
Two-day wellness and innovation summit with accessible community workshops

Documents Needed

Eligibility

  • The initiative must make a positive impact in Atlantic Canadian communities.
  • The initiative must align with Atlantic Lottery’s values and priorities.
  • The initiative should support and promote at least one focus area: culture and heritage, community and economic development, or wellness.

Who is eligible?


Who is not eligible


Eligible expenses


Ineligible Costs and Activities


Eligible geographic areas

  • Atlantic Canada

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants are notified on the 1st day of the month following the deadline.

Additional information

  • Atlantic Lottery indicates that 100% of its profits are returned to the Atlantic provinces.
  • Sponsorship focuses on initiatives aligned with Atlantic Lottery’s values and priorities.
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