The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism, have launched a two-year pilot program – the Major Festivals Fund – to increase financial support to Ottawa’s larger, tourism-generating festivals. This Fund will provide a total of $1 million annually to invest in the city’s most significant economy-impacting events.
This fund is open to applicants who meet the criteria of a Major Festival or Event and drive overnight visitation and national visibility for the Ottawa region.
Major Festivals Fund Applicant Guide (.pdf)
2026 applications are now closed.
