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NOHFC Community Events Program
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Maximum Funding
Conditional contribution covering up to 30% of eligible costs,...
Rolling; applications must be submitted a minimum of 16 weeks prior to the ev...
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
30%
NOHFC Community Events Program provides up to Conditional contribution covering up to 30% of eligible costs, maximum $15,000; board may approve more on a case-by-case basis. NOHFC provides a conditional contribution covering up to 30% of eligible event costs, maximum $15,000, for community events in Northern Ontario. The program covers up to 30% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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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
- Eligible events are new and recurring in-person or virtual community-based and/or tourism events that attract tourists
- An annual or recurring event qualifies where it includes new programming or activities anticipated to improve the quality and/or sustainability of the event
- The NOHFC Board of Directors may consider exceptions to these eligibility criteria for projects that address a priority economic need in Northern Ontario
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
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
- Co-Funding
- Up to 30% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Rolling; applications must be submitted a minimum of 16 weeks prior to the event date
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Varies
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Competition
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Check you are in the eligible region The program is limited to municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations and Local Services Boards located in Northern Ontario. NOHFC publishes a regional eligibility checker on the program page — confirm your location before doing any other work.
Required Documents 4
✓ Event budget
✓ Project plan
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How far in advance of my event do I have to apply?
At least 16 weeks. NOHFC states it requires at least 16 weeks to ensure a project can be approved prior to the event, and applications will not be considered for events that have already happened.
My event isn't tourism-based. Is it still eligible?
Possibly. NOHFC says it will consider applications for events that increase the community profile and promote economic development in Northern Ontario, not only tourism events.
Do I have to write a full proposal to apply?
No. NOHFC states that a detailed proposal is not required; a project officer may request additional information where clarification is needed for the project evaluation report.
Can I get any of the money before the event happens?
Sometimes. If you request it and NOHFC agrees, 50% of the approved funding can be released when the conditional contribution agreement is signed, with the remainder paid after you submit the required final event report.
Do volunteer hours and donated goods count toward my costs?
They count toward the total project cost but not toward funding. NOHFC allows in-kind costs when determining total project cost, but treats those costs as ineligible for funding.
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