Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Toronto, ON, Canada
Support inclusive, community-building festivals in Toronto with significant free cultural programming
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- City of Toronto
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The Cultural Festivals Funding Program (CFFP) aims to support the development of Toronto's festival sector by promoting community-building, cultural engagement, and inclusivity. Eligible activities include cultural festivals with significant programming in performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, and other cultural expressions that are primarily free or offered at a nominal fee, taking place in the public realm. The program offers funding through Multi-Year Operating, Annual Operating, and Project streams.
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The Toronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program supports cultural festivals in Toronto that contribute to community building and provide opportunities for artists. Eligible activities focus on festivals that are open to the public, primarily free or at nominal cost.
- Recurring cultural festivals that feature significant programming in the public realm.
- Festivals that primarily serve the people of Toronto and occur outside the downtown core.
- Events that present opportunities for emerging and Indigenous artists.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the organization's structure and the festival's characteristics.
- The applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit organization, a local band or tribal council, a local Indigenous government, or an equivalent authority.
- A Business Improvement Area (BIA) can apply only to the Project funding stream.
- An incorporated not-for-profit community organization can apply in partnership with unincorporated individuals or collectives producing a cultural festival.
- The festival must take place between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
- The applicant must have successfully organized a prior edition of the festival that meets the eligibility requirements of CFFP.
- The festival must present significant cultural programming that is mostly free to the public and occurs in the public realm.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for the Cultural Festivals Funding Program (CFFP) include:1. Incorporated Not-for-Profit Organizations: - Must have successfully organized a previous edition of the festival. - Must present significant cultural programming that is mostly free to the public and occurs in the public realm.2. Indigenous Organizations: - Local band councils, tribal councils, or other local Indigenous governments (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) or equivalent authorities can apply.3. Business Improvement Areas (BIAs): - Can apply only to the Project funding stream.4. Partnerships: - Incorporated not-for-profit organizations partnering with unincorporated individuals or collectives to produce a cultural festival.All applicants must ensure the festival occurs between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
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The Cultural Festivals Funding Program has specific eligibility criteria that determine which entities are qualified to apply. The following points summarize the types of organizations that are not eligible for this grant:
- Unincorporated organizations or individuals applying independently
- For-profit organizations
- Entities that have not previously organized a festival meeting CFFP's eligibility requirements
- Festivals that do not occur primarily in the public realm
- Festivals that are not predominantly free to the public or offered at a nominal fee
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This funding program supports cultural festivals that significantly contribute to community-building and engagement in Toronto. It emphasizes programming that involves emerging and Indigenous artists, happens in public spaces, and offers a high degree of accessibility to the public.
- Festivals featuring performing arts, visual arts, and literary arts in the public realm.
- Events showcasing interdisciplinary arts and cultural identity expressions.
- Programs highlighting the work of emerging and Indigenous artists.
- Cultural activities accessible to the public at no more than a nominal fee.
- Collaborative initiatives involving community organizations and unincorporated collectives.
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This grant is available for festivals located within the city of Toronto. The program encourages applications from festivals held outside of the downtown core to ensure broad access to cultural programming.
- Festivals held within Toronto, Ontario.
- Organizations planning events outside of downtown Toronto.
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The Cultural Festivals Funding Program (CFFP) has specified evaluation and selection criteria that are used to assess and choose which festivals to fund. These criteria help ensure that the supported festivals align with the City of Toronto's strategic priorities and contribute to community building, access, equity, inclusion, and the promotion of emerging and Indigenous artists.
- Alignment with the City of Toronto’s current strategic priorities
- Support for community building
- Engagement with residents of Toronto
- Promotion of opportunities for emerging artists, Indigenous artists, and artists from other equity-deserving groups
- Significant portion of the programming is free to the public or offered at a nominal fee
- Significant programming component occurs in the public realm
- General appeal and public profile of the festival
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- Step 1: Ensure eligibility
- Verify that you are one of the eligible applicant types, such as an incorporated not-for-profit organization or a local Indigenous government.
- Confirm that your festival takes place between January 1 to December 31, 2024.
- Ensure that you have successfully organized a prior edition of the festival that meets the CFFP eligibility requirements.
- Check that your festival presents significant cultural programming mostly free to the public and occurs in the public realm.
- Step 2: Understand funding streams and select the appropriate one
- Determine which funding stream (Multi-Year Operating, Annual Operating, Projects) fits your festival’s needs.
- Step 3: Prepare required documentation
- Gather all the necessary documentation for your application as per the guidelines provided for the selected funding stream.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Submit your application during the next application window, which reopens in fall 2024.
- Email any questions to CFFP@toronto.ca for additional support.
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The Cultural Festivals Funding Program provides financial support to recurring cultural festivals in Toronto that promote community-building, offer free or nominal fee admission, and highlight emerging and Indigenous artists.
- The program aims to advance the City’s access, equity, and inclusion goals, including reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
- General eligibility includes being an incorporated non-profit organization, a local Indigenous government, or a BIA applying for project funding.
- Applications are currently closed and will reopen in fall 2024.
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CFFP@toronto.ca
