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City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals
City funding for local community events and festivals
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
November 27, 2026
Location
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
City of St. John’s Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals supports non-profit organizations and registered charities in St. John’s that produce one or more days of events for community benefit. Eligible projects can generate economic activity, showcase and develop cultural assets, and enhance community engagement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- St. John's
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Events of one or more days.
- Events that generate economic activity.
- Events that showcase and develop cultural assets.
- Events that enrich community life and enhance community engagement.
- Events that appeal to a varied audience.
Documents Needed
- Event/Festival overview, including community benefits and economic benefits.
- List of proposed activities and/or schedule.
- Detailed event/festival-specific budget showing all sources of revenue as confirmed or pending.
- Organization overview and financial statements and budget, including a balanced upcoming fiscal year budget; if not available, the most recent income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit corporations or registered charities.
- Organizations registered to carry on business in Newfoundland and Labrador and in good standing in the Provincial Registry of Companies.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations receiving 80 percent or more of their funding from other levels of government.
- Educational institutions.
- Organizations that act as a funding body for, or make grants to, other organizations or individuals.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research.
- Travel, accommodation, and tours outside St. John’s.
- Payment of City property taxes or any fees owed to the City.
- Operating, project, or capital deficits incurred in prior years; capital expenses including maintenance or repair costs; and expenses incurred before the application deadline date.
- Services clearly within the legislated mandates of other levels of government, events or parts thereof that generate funds for other organizations or individuals, professional development for organizational staff, awards events, protest events or political campaigns, events or rallies, and scholarships, prizes, and awards.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. John’s.
- Newfoundland and Labrador.
Selection criteria
- Strong fiscal responsibility, program planning, organization, and evaluation in carrying out services to the community.
- Effective and appropriate use of the requested funds.
- Evidence that other sources of financial assistance and partnerships, including other levels of government, foundations, and private industry, have been fully explored.
- A minimum of 20 percent of the financial assistance for the program from the private or non-governmental sector.
- The request should not replace financial assistance from other public or private funding sources.
How to apply
- Fill out the Special Events and Festivals Application fillable PDF form.
- Email the completed application to citygrants@stjohns.ca.
- Use the subject line City Grants-SEF.
- Ensure the email, including all attachments, does not exceed 25MB.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Grant Evaluation Committee, and funding recommendations are presented to City Council for approval.
- Once approved by Council, the payment requisition process typically takes up to 4 weeks.
- If any component of the programming/project is cancelled, postponed, altered, or otherwise incomplete, the recipient must advise the City and may be required to return all or some of the grant.
- Any change to organization program delivery after funding is provided requires prior approval from the City of St. John’s.
- Recipients must publicly acknowledge funding and assistance by the City of St. John’s.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals Program
What is the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals?
City of St. John’s Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals supports non-profit organizations and registered charities in St. John’s that produce one or more days of events for community benefit. Eligible projects can generate economic activity, showcase and develop cultural assets, and enhance community engagement.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 27, 2026.
Who is eligible for the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals program?
To be eligible for the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals program, you must:
Non-profit corporations or registered charities in good standing in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The event must take place in St. John’s.
The event must be one or more days and support economic, cultural, and community benefits.
What expenses are eligible under City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals?
Events of one or more days.
Events that generate economic activity.
Events that showcase and develop cultural assets.
Events that enrich community life and enhance community engagement.
Events that appeal to a varied audience.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals?
You can contact City of St. John's by email at citygrants@stjohns.ca or by phone at 709-570-2186.
Where is the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals available?
The City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of St. John's — Community Grants — Special Events and Festivals is a Grant and Funding