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The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund
Funding for community-focused events in North Bay
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of North Bay Event Hosting Fund supports events that strengthen culture, sport, and community impact. Funding is available for eligible event hosting applications while funds remain, with activities including event planning, promotion, partnership, safety, and budget preparation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- North Bay
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting festivals or events in North Bay.
- Event programming that delivers cultural or sport experiences.
- Events with city-wide marketing and community reach.
- Innovative event activities and site activations.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Event description and history or event plan
- Marketing and promotion materials
- Safety and security plan
- Complete event budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Charitable organizations
- Federally incorporated not-for-profits
- Provincially incorporated not-for-profits
- Unincorporated not-for-profits and ad hoc groups
Eligible expenses
- Event-related operating costs shown in the budget.
- Promotion and marketing costs.
- Security and emergency services coverage.
- In-kind contributions with real-world dollar value, where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- HST on the funding invoice.
Eligible geographic areas
- North Bay
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through a competitive assessment process.
- Eligible applications are evaluated by the Event Hosting Committee.
- Declined applications cannot be appealed.
- Approved applicants must follow City requirements and submit a final report after the event.
Additional information
- The application process is competitive.
- Declined applications may not be appealed.
- Successful returning events are not guaranteed funding in future years.
- Final reporting is required within 60 days after the event.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund. 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 The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund?
The City of North Bay Event Hosting Fund supports events that strengthen culture, sport, and community impact. Funding is available for eligible event hosting applications while funds remain, with activities including event planning, promotion, partnership, safety, and budget preparation.
Who is eligible for the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund program?
To be eligible for the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund program, you must:
Eligible organization type required
Verifiable event experience required
Community, cultural, or sport impact
What expenses are eligible under The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund?
Hosting festivals or events in North Bay.
Event programming that delivers cultural or sport experiences.
Events with city-wide marketing and community reach.
Innovative event activities and site activations.
Who can I contact for more information about the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund?
You can contact City of North Bay by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund available?
The The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund?
The City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund is funded by City of North Bay