Deadline: 14-Oct-22
Applications are now invited for Cultural Festivals & Celebrations (CFC) 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
- 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.
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 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; and
- 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 are
- 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; and
- Receive a score on their application of at least 4 out of 5 from the Peer Assessment Committee.
Please 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/