Deadline: 13-Oct-23
City of Mississauga is offering grant to offset the eligible expenses associated with providing a clean and safe venue for the presentation of arts, heritage and cultural festivals/celebrations to Mississauga residents and visitors.
The Cultural Festivals and Celebrations (CFC) program aligns with the vision of Mississauga’s Culture Master Plan by supporting a range of activities reflecting the City’s many cultural traditions and practices. The City is committed to the long-term growth and sustainability of culture and the quality of life of its resident. Applicants are encouraged to consider how grant funds can increase resident engagement for significant dates for the Mississauga community, including Black History Month (February), International Women’s Day (March 8), Asian and South Asian Heritage Month (May), Pride Month (June), Indigenous History Month (June), National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (September 30) to name a few.
Funding Information
- New and Emerging: May apply for up to 30% of the festival’s total operating budget or $15,000, whichever is less.
- Established: May apply for up to 30% of the festival’s total operating budget or $120,000, whichever is less.
- One-Time Major Events: May apply for up to 30% of the festival’s total operating budget or $50,000, whichever is less.
- Multi-Year: May apply for up to 30% of the festival’s total operating budget or $120,000, whichever is less.
Eligibility Criteria
Funding is available in these categories for festivals that meet the following eligibility criteria:
- New & Emerging Festivals and Celebrations
- Operating on a not-for-profit basis and governed by volunteers
- Runs for one full day or a number of consecutive days
- Must take place in Mississauga
- Provides programming or services that are open to the public and publicized citywide
- Established Festivals and Celebrations
- Operating for four years or more
- Received funding through the CFC grant program in the past four years
- Operating on a not-for-profit basis and governed by volunteers
- Runs for one full day or a number of consecutive days
- Must take place in Mississauga
- Provides programming or services that are open to the public and publicized city-wide
- In good standing with the City of Mississauga
- Major One-time Events
- Must meet with City staff prior to applying
- Operating on a not-for-profit basis and governed by volunteers
- Runs for one full day or a number of consecutive days
- Must take place in Mississauga
- Provides programming or services that are open to the public and publicized city-wide
- In good standing with the City of Mississauga
- Multi-Year Funded Festivals
- Legally incorporated as a not-for-profit organization
- Runs for one full day or a number of consecutive days
- Must take place in Mississauga
- Provides programming or services that are open to the public and publicized city-wide
- Received funding through the CFC grant program for more than five years
- Total revenue of $200,000 or more a year
- Attendance of 50,000 or more a year
- In good standing with the City of Mississauga
- Must have paid event staff
Ineligibility Criteria
- Festivals/celebrations held outside the City of Mississauga
- Festivals/celebrations already funded through other City programs
- Festivals/celebrations whose primary theme or focus is not arts, heritage or culture
- Sports and athletic events, runs, or walks
- Religious rites and ceremonies
- Festivals/celebrations with a predominant commercial purpose
- Festivals/celebrations with a predominant fundraising purpose
- Contests and competitions
- Demonstrations, marches, or rallies
- Trade shows and trade fairs
- Conferences, workshops, training and professional development
- Block parties, picnics, garden shows, street markets, or carnivals
- Stand-alone parades
- Festivals/celebrations not open to the general public
- Retroactive expenses or accumulated deficits
- Capital projects
- Organizations or activities that the City deems may promote discrimination, contempt or hatred
- for any individual or entity
For more information, visit City of Mississauga.
