Celebrations & Events Grants support small and large scale events that foster community connection and that contribute to residents’ quality of life and sense of identity; the program seeks to sustain and encourage growth in existing events and to support the development of new events.
Application Materials
Applications to the Celebrations & Events Grants Program are accepted in three categories:
Program Guidelines
The Program Guidelines provide important program information including but not restricted to: eligibility considerations, guidance on available funding streams and submission processes, evaluation and review criteria, as well as annual reporting requirements. Groups and/or organizations that are considering submitting an application to the Celebrations & Events Grants Program are strongly encouraged to consult the Guidelines and to contact the Grants Officer before submitting an application.
- Community Events Grants: Program Guidelines
- Major Celebrations Grants: Program Guidelines
- Arts Festivals: Program Guidelines
Program Eligibility
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Program Guidelines and/or to contact the Grants Officer before submitting an application. Eligible Applicants include:
registered not-for-profit arts and culture organizations, including multi-cultural and ethno-cultural organizations
other recognized arts groups
community service groups
community associations; merchants’ associations or business improvement associations
charitable organizations, and
other recognized community groups
