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Tourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Support for tourism-focused festivals and events
Grant and Funding
Overview
Financial assistance of up to $2,500 supports well organized, widely marketed festivals or events. It helps attract off-Island visitors to PEI and encourage longer stays through quality cultural experiences.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Reduce the ecological footprint
Selling in a new market
Marketing a product
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Prince Edward Island
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
Activities funded
- Festivals or events designed to attract off-Island participants and spectators to PEI.
- Tourism-focused activities that encourage visitors to stay on PEI and participate.
- Festivals or events showcasing PEI heritage, culture, and cuisine as a visitor experience.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 2,500
Market a coastal culinary and folk weekend to off-Island visitors
$ 2,000
Promote a winter lights and artisan event to off-Island audiences
Eligibility
- The festival or event must promote tourism by attracting visitors to Prince Edward Island.
- The festival or event must clearly and specifically target off-Island participants and spectators.
- The festival or event must have broader appeal than only Island residents and participants.
- The festival or event must be well organized and widely marketed.
- The festival or event must demonstrate a commitment to quality.
Who is eligible?
- Organizations delivering festivals or events that target off-Island visitors to Prince Edward Island.
Who is not eligible
- Festivals or events that do not clearly and specifically target off-Island participants and spectators.
- Festivals or events primarily intended for Island residents and participants only.
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Island (PEI)
How to apply
Step 1: Complete online application
- Submit the application online.
- Apply by March 1 or earlier if funding is depleted.
Additional information
- The festival or event should reflect a quality PEI cultural experience.
- The festival or event should be environmentally sensitive.
- Applications are accepted online until March 1 or until funds are depleted.
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