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Prince Edward Island — Festivals and Events Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island — Tourism PEI
Maximum Funding
$1,000–$2,500 per event, tiered by anticipated attendance:...
Rolling — accepted online until funding is depleted; submit at least 6 months...
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
Prince Edward Island — Festivals and Events Fund provides up to $1,000–$2,500 per event, tiered by anticipated attendance: $2,500 for over 3,000 visitors; $2,000 for over 2,000; $1,500 for over 1,500; $1,000 for up to 1,000. Tourism PEI grant of $1,000 to $2,500 — set by the number of visitors the event expects — helping non-profit community groups offset the marketing, promotion and organizing costs of a festival or event that draws visitors to Island communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Tourism PEI grant of $1,000 to $2,500 — set by the number of visitors the event expects — helping non-profit community groups offset the marketing, promotion and organizing costs of a festival or event that draws visitors to Island communities. Cultural festivals, music festivals and private-sector events are directed to a separate Cultural Tourism fund.
Eligibility Requirements
- The event must be operated by a non-profit community group or organization. Private-sector events are not eligible for funding under this program.
- The event must have financial support from the private sector and the community.
- The event must have the support of the regional tourism association in the region where it is held.
- The event must be a well-organized, widely promoted activity that is attractive to visitors and shows potential for self-sufficiency.
- Cultural festivals and music festivals are not eligible under this program — they may instead be eligible for Cultural Tourism Festival and Event Funding.
- The application should be submitted a minimum of six months before the start of the festival or event.
- The applicant must include the Tourism PEI logo on all promotional materials; samples of advertising, social media, media releases and media clippings, posters and flyers may be requested.
- The applicant must submit the online program evaluation after the event, uploading the event marketing plan and a report of actual revenue and expenses, before payment is issued.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- $1,000–$2,500 per event, tiered by anticipated attendance: $2,500 for over 3,000 visitors; $2,000 for over 2,000; $1,500 for over 1,500; $1,000 for up to 1,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- Rolling — accepted online until funding is depleted; submit at least 6 months before the event
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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Accessibility
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Moderate — standard application process
Competition
3/5
Moderate competition — prepare a strong application
Difficulty
3/5
Moderate — standard requirements
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Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Event is operated by a private-sector or for-profit organizer rather than a non-profit community group
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Application Steps
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Confirm your group and your event type qualify The event must be operated by a non-profit community group or organization — private-sector events are not eligible. Check the event type too: cultural festivals and music festivals are excluded from this fund and are directed to Cultural Tourism Festival and Event Funding instead.
Required Documents 12
✓ Details of the non-profit organizing committee, including its executive members and contact information
✓ Event name, location, dates, and the number of years the event has been operating
Eligible Expenses 2
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Can a private company apply to the PEI Festivals and Events Fund?
No. Tourism PEI states the event must be operated by a non-profit community group or organization, and that private-sector events are not eligible for funding under this program.
How does Tourism PEI decide the funding amount for my event?
By anticipated attendance, on a published ladder: $2,500 for over 3,000 visitors, $2,000 for over 2,000, $1,500 for over 1,500, and $1,000 for up to 1,000. The maximum for any event is $2,500.
My event is a music festival — can I apply here?
No. Cultural festivals, music festivals and private-sector events are not eligible under this fund, but Tourism PEI notes they may be eligible for Cultural Tourism Festival and Event Funding instead.
When do I need to apply, and when do I get paid?
Apply at least six months before the event starts; applications are accepted until funding is depleted, first-come first-served. Payment is issued only after the event, once your reporting documents have been reviewed.
What support do I need lined up before applying?
Two things are stated requirements: financial support from the private sector and community, and the support of the regional tourism association in the region where the event is held.
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