NOHFC Community Events Program
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
NOHFC provides a conditional contribution covering up to 30% of eligible event costs, maximum $15,000, for community events in Northern Ontario.
Eligibility Requirements
- Municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, or Local Services Boards
- Located in Northern Ontario (check NOHFC regional eligibility)
- Private sector events, and projects led by the federal or provincial governments, are NOT eligible
- Events that have already occurred are not eligible
- Event must generate economic benefits to Northern Ontario
- Application must be submitted a minimum of 16 weeks prior to the event date
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Conditional contribution covering up to 30% of eligible costs, maximum $15,000; board may approve more on a case-by-case basis
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Rolling; applications must be submitted a minimum of 16 weeks prior to the event date
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Insider TipThis is a conditional contribution covering at most 30% of eligible costs — you must fund the other 70%. Apply at least 16 weeks before the event; NOHFC will not consider an event that has already happened. If approved, you can request 50% up front on signing and the balance after the final event report. Ineligible costs include ongoing operations, participant travel, alcohol, awards/gifts and annual general or business meetings. Private-sector events do not qualify. Assets financed by NOHFC that are sold within three years of project completion may have to be repaid.
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Deadline Notes
Rolling; applications must be submitted a minimum of 16 weeks prior to the event date
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Funding Stack Strategy
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