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Applications Open for Experience Ontario 2024

NORTH BAY – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government has opened applications for the Experience Ontario 2024 program for festivals and events that will take place between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2024, at 5 p.m. (EDT).

“This year, the Ontario government is investing $19.5 million in one-time funding through the Experience Ontario 2024 program to provide support to eligible in-person festivals and events that will have an economic impact and generate increased tourism spending,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “We encourage our local organizers of festivals and event to apply for funding that will encourage regional economic activity.”

Experience Ontario 2024 supports in-person festivals or events in Ontario that will:

• Offer programming that encourages people to travel, experience events in-person and celebrate Ontario.
• Draw tourists and increase visitor spending through innovative programming in partnership with businesses and community partners.
• Provide job opportunities for Ontarians in the tourism, culture, and entertainment sectors.
• Increase Ontario’s profile through various media channels.

Experience Ontario is a highly competitive program. Applications will be measured against program criteria and there is no guarantee of funding, including for past recipients.

For information on the program, please see the Experience Ontario Application Guide.

Information about how to apply is available at Ontario.ca, and a video on program applications is available here (EN) and here (FR).

Experience Ontario applicants should read the Experience Ontario 2024 Application Guide, watch the Program overview video and consult with their Regional Advisor to discuss their event proposal or email ExperienceOntario@ontario.ca with questions.