City of Mississauga seeking Applications for Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program 2021 – Canada
Deadline: 16-Oct-20
The City of Mississauga is seeking applications for Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant Program.
1000 new grants and donors
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 CFC program is designed 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 City is committed to the long-term growth and sustainability of culture and the quality of life of its resident.
Funding Information
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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 which met 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
Deadline Free Grants
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.
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