Cultural Festivals & Celebrations Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 15-Oct-21

Applications are now invited for Cultural Festivals & Celebrations Grant Program to align 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 Cultural Festivals and Celebrations (CFC) Grant program provides funding 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 City is committed to the long-term growth and sustainability of culture and the quality of life of its resident.

Funding Information

CFC grant funding is intended to offset eligible operating expenses associated with providing a clean and safe venue and the presentation of cultural festivals and celebrations to Mississauga residents and visitors. The amount of funding an organization is eligible to apply for is based on the eligibility levels.

New and Emerging
- May apply for up to 30% of the festivals total operating budget or $15,000, whichever is less.
Established
- May apply for up to 30% of the festivals total operating budget or $120,000, whichever is less.
One-Time Major Events
- May apply for up to 30% of the festivals total operating budget or $50,000, whichever is less.
Multi-Year
- May apply for up to 30% of the festivals total operating budget or $120,000, whichever is less.

Note: Funding must be used for eligible expenses only.

Eligibility Criteria

CFC grants provide assistance in four categories; new and emerging, established, major onetime festivals/events and multi-year funded festivals. Funding is available in these categories for festivals which met the following eligibility criteria:

New & Emerging Festivals and Celebrations
- Provides programming or services that are open to the public and publicized city-wide.
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; and
- In good standing with the City of Mississauga.
Major One-time Events
- Must meet with Culture Division 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; and
- In good standing with the City of Mississauga.
Multi-Year Funded Festivals (Three Year Funding)
- 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; and
- Receive a score on their application of at least 4 out of 5 from the Peer Assessment Committee.

Note: Festivals that do not receive a score of at least 4 out of 5 will be considered for a one year grant under the Established Festivals & Celebrations stream.

For more information, visit https://www.mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/community-support-programs/apply-for-a-grant/cultural-festivals-and-celebrations-grant/