Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage — Local Festivals
GrantOntarioUp to $200,000
Federal grant funding local non-profit organizations and Indigenous groups to organize recurring festivals celebrating local artists, artisans, heritage performers, and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural carriers. Grants cover up to 100% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $200,000 per festival.
What you'll need
- Proof of prior festival organization within the last 2 years
- Detailed project budget and eligible expenses breakdown
- Evidence of community engagement plan
- Organizational registration or incorporation documents
- Mandatory forms as specified in application guidelines
How it works
What it can fund
- Organize recurring local festivals celebrating performing and visual arts
- Present work of local artists, artisans, and heritage performers
- Celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural traditions
- Support 2SLGBTQI+ community cultural celebrations
- Engage local community through heritage and arts programming