Deadline: 30-Nov-22
The Regional Special Events Grants’ Community Celebrations Program is now open to support organizations that deliver small civic events that are a maximum of five days in length, are organized primarily for the benefit and enjoyment of local residents, coincide with a community gathering or civic holiday, and are free to the public to attend.
Halifax Regional Municipality values positive community development that celebrates heritage, builds bridges between diverse populations, enriches quality of life for residents and improves civic pride in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Funding Information
- The maximum grant award through this program is $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- is organized by a registered non-profit society;
- are less than five days in duration;
- are held within the geographical boundaries of the Municipality;
- are organized primarily for the benefit and enjoyment of local residents;
- coincide with a community gathering or civic holiday; and
- are free to the public to attend.
Non-Eligible Events
- Private events
- Tradeshows
- Seminars
- Clinics
- Conferences
- Political events
- Symposiums
- Banquets
- Sport Tournaments
- Marketing initiatives
- Fundraising events
- Events held outside HRM
- Events that occur before April 1 of respective submission year
- Events longer than 5 days in duration
For more information, visit https://www.halifax.ca/parks-recreation/events/supporting-your-event/grants