Major Arts, Cultural Festivals, Agricultural Fairs Programs

City of Ottawa

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Deadline(s)

November

Province/Territory

Ontario

Region

Ottawa Region

Contact Information

Adrija Kličius

Cultural Funding Officer

Email: adrija.klicius@ottawa.ca

No Phone Number Provided

Language

All funds are available in English and French.

Grant Description

The City of Ottawa supports major arts and culture festivals, and major agricultural festivals through this program.

Major arts and cultural festivals program
Program objectives

  • To support major local arts and cultural festivals that attract audiences and that celebrate the artistic and creative expression of Ottawa’s artistic and cultural communities
  • To enhance the quality of life in Ottawa by providing opportunities for community participation, social interaction and cultural involvement
  • To build the capacity and increase the sustainability of the local arts and cultural festivals sectors

Major agricultural fairs program
Program objectives

  • To support major local agricultural fairs that attract audiences and that celebrate the distinct rural nature of their communities through their operations, community engagement and event activities.
  • To enhance the quality of life in Ottawa by providing opportunities for community participation, social interaction and cultural involvement
  • To build the capacity and increase the sustainability of the local fairs
    Additional Information

    See website for full eligibility requirements

    Eligibility Requirements

    Applicant Type
    Organization
    Artistic Discipline
    Any or All Disciplines
    Funding Type
    Relief | Project: Creating and Presenting | Engaging Communities
    Priority Community
    Indigenous artists | Artists of Colour | LGBTQIA2S+ | Women | New Generation Artists | Artists Living in Rural Regions | francophone | Youth | Immigrant, Refugee, or New To Canada
    Career Type

    N/A

    Minimum Fund Amount

    N/A

    Maximum Fund Amount

    N/A