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Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant

Information about grants and funding to support arts, culture, heritage and community.

Apply for funding to support arts, heritage, and cultural festivals or celebrations in Mississauga.

Who can apply

You can apply for this grant if your festival:

  • Operates on a not-for-profit basis and is governed by volunteers
  • Runs for one full day or a number of consecutive days
  • Takes place in Mississauga
  • Provides programming or services that are open to the public and publicized city-wide

Additional eligibility criteria is required for each funding stream. Review the Program Guidelines (PDF) for more information.

How to apply

The 2025 Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant program will open on August 26, 2024.

The deadline to submit your application is October 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Apply for a grant

Information webinars

Register to attend an online webinar to get more information about the 2025 Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grant program.

Contact us

If you have questions or need more information about the City’s grant programs, please email grantsinfo@mississauga.ca or call 905-615-3200 ext. 5476.