Celebrate Ontario 2020

The 2020 Celebrate Ontario program is now receiving applications via the Transfer Payment Ontario System. The deadline to apply for Celebrate Ontario is Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Ontario offers the world in one province. Festivals and events bring people together, showcase authentic Ontario experiences, and support our diverse and thriving communities.

We have made some changes to the program. Please make sure to read the Celebrate Ontario 2020 Application Guide carefully for information on eligibility, funding priorities and program details.

Program Objectives

Celebrate Ontario supports programming improvements at new and existing festivals and events that attract tourists for longer stays, create great experiences for visitors and support communities across Ontario.

Applications must demonstrate:

• Programming improvements that increase tourist visits and spending

• A strategy to grow the event’s tourism attendance and an evidence-based rationale for the proposed programming improvements

• Strong community and regional economic development focus

• Confirmed tourism, business and community partnerships that encourage increased spending and overnight stays in the host community

• Strong organizational and leadership capacity with proven ability to deliver the project

• Contributions to rural, northern, non-peak season, Francophone and Indigenous event development.

Information Sessions

To help with the application process, online information sessions are being offered via webinar and teleconference.

To register for a session, choose your preferred option below:

French: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST)

English: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST)

English: Thursday, December 12, 2019
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST)

English: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST)

English: Wednesday, December 18, 2019
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST)

French: Wednesday, December 18, 2019
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST)

Deadline

The deadline to apply for Celebrate Ontario 2020 is Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Eligibility Requirements and Program Guidelines

For complete details on Celebrate Ontario eligibility requirements and program guidelines, please refer to the Application Guide.

The Celebrate Ontario 2020 At a Glance document also provides an overview of Celebrate Ontario and the application process.

Applicants must apply using the Transfer Payment Ontario System:

• New applicants: Go to How to Apply?

• Previous Applicants: Log in.

Contacts

Program Contacts

Applicants with cash operating expenses of less than $1 million are encouraged to consult with their Tourism Advisor prior to submitting an application.

Applicants with cash operating expenses of $1 million or more can contact Luanne Smith at 416 219-3950.

 

Source: Grants Ontario