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Ontario Cultural Attractions Funds / Fonds pour les manifestations culturelles de l'Ontario is a program of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries investing in cultural tourism events. • The Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund was established in 1999 as a $20 million initiative to assist Ontario's cultural and heritage organizations in capitalizing on the potential of exciting and innovative exhibitions and events.

• OCAF is open to large and small not-for-profit cultural and heritage organizations in all parts of Ontario.

• OCAF invests in good ideas: the Fund helps cultural and heritage organizations increase and diversify their earned revenue sources by attracting tourists and other visitors to new attractions and special events.

• OCAF helps reduce the financial risk of creating new ventures by providing up-front working capital in the form of partially-repayable loans.

• OCAF investment is directed towards the marketing and promotional costs of the new attraction or special event.

• Loan repayments are used to invest in future events.

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• Le Fonds pour les manifestations culturelles de l'Ontario a été créé en 1999; dotée d'une somme de 20 millions de dollars, cette initiative vise à aider les organismes ontariens qui œuvrent dans les domaines de la culture et du patrimoine à tirer profit du potentiel offert par des expositions et des événements stimulants et innovateurs.

• Le Fonds s'adresse aux organismes sans but lucratif de petite et de grande tailles qui œuvrent dans les secteurs de la culture et du patrimoine, dans tous les coins de l'Ontario.

• Le FMCO investit dans de bonnes idées : il aide les organismes des secteurs de la culture et du patrimoine à accroître et à diversifier leurs sources de recettes gagnées en attirant des touristes et d'autres visiteurs et visiteuses pour de nouvelles attractions et des événements spéciaux.

• Le FMCO aide à réduire le risque financier qui accompagne la création de nouveaux projets, en fournissant un fonds de roulement initial sous forme de prêt partiellement remboursable.

• L'investissement effectué par le FMCO sert à défrayer les coûts de marketing et de promotion relatifs à la nouvelle attraction ou à l'événement spécial.

• Les montants remboursés permettent d'investir dans de futurs événements.

Do you organize cultural events or programming in Brampton?Come to the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Info Session & ...
10/05/2026

Do you organize cultural events or programming in Brampton?

Come to the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Info Session & Reception to learn about a funding opportunity for organizations like yours.

Thursday, October 15
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Lester B. Pearson Theatre, Brampton

Learn more about OCAF funding and what you need to know before applying.

RSVP here: https://invite.social/ocafbrampton

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming

October is packed with OCAF-supported events across Ontario! 🍂There’s something for everyone this month, from live music...
10/01/2026

October is packed with OCAF-supported events across Ontario! 🍂

There’s something for everyone this month, from live music and dance to film, theatre and community celebrations.

🎭 A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Jörgen Dance
📍 Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie & Toronto

🎵 Capital Music Week / Semaine musicale de la capitale
📍 Ottawa

🎻 Hamilton Phil Orchestra 2026–27 Season
📍 Hamilton

🎨 Algoma Fall Festival
📍 Sault Ste. Marie

🎬 IFFSA Toronto
📍 Brampton & Mississauga

🍂 Bala Cranberry Festival
📍 Bala

See what’s happening in our October newsletter and subscribe for monthly event listings!
https://mailchi.mp/ocaf/whats-on-october2026

Proud to support this season of music!
09/28/2026

Proud to support this season of music!

🍂 There’s lots happening across Ontario this September!Catch Come From Away in Ottawa, RoadTrip Music Festival in Kingst...
09/08/2026

🍂 There’s lots happening across Ontario this September!

Catch Come From Away in Ottawa, RoadTrip Music Festival in Kingston, Bay Beats Festival in North Bay, Forest City Irish Fest in London and The Garden Party on Wolfe Island, with even more events to discover.

Check out our September newsletter for the full lineup and find an event near you!

Read the September newsletter:

Lots going on in Ontario this August! ☀️Check out our latest newsletter for:• JerkFest 25th Anniversary Festival (Toront...
08/03/2026

Lots going on in Ontario this August! ☀️

Check out our latest newsletter for:

• JerkFest 25th Anniversary Festival (Toronto)
• Muskoka Chautauqua Arts & Culture Festival
• Blues in the Ballpark (Thunder Bay)
• An introduction to our new Program Manager, Operations & Development, Samantha Kaszas

Read the August newsletter:

We are excited to welcome Samantha Kaszas, who stepped into her new role at OCAF this month as Program Manager, Operations & Development. Samantha has 15 years of experience in the creative, and cultural sectors, with a background in film production, cultural tourism, and partnership development. In...

Celebrate the August long weekend at the Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival! 🎉 Experience championship powwow dancing...
07/29/2026

Celebrate the August long weekend at the Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival! 🎉 Experience championship powwow dancing, Indigenous arts, live music and cultural experiences on Manitoulin Island, August 1–3.

07/14/2026

Get ready for craft vendors, music and art at the Pembroke Multicultural Festival!

Congratulations on an incredible event and turnout!
06/30/2026

Congratulations on an incredible event and turnout!

THANK YOU!

The return of these Games exceeded our committee’s expectations. To everyone who bought a ticket, donned a tartan, and filled the grounds with Highland spirit - your energy carried the day.

Saturday’s magic came from every corner of the field…

🎶 MUSICIANS: solo pipers, drummers and pipe bands whose notes echoed throughout the grounds

💪 HEAVY EVENTS: incredible show of precision and sheer power

🩰 HIGHLAND DANCERS: grace, discipline and tradition woven into every step

🔗 TUG OF WAR: grit, determination and pure pride

🤾🏾‍♂️ ELECTED OFFICIALS: bringing good humour (and questionable aim) to the Haggis Hurl

🐑 DEMONSTRATORS: showcasing the skill, intelligence, and heritage of the land through sheep shearing and herding

🛡️ CULTURAL: Jacobite Encampment & Clan Village, keeping our deep history, ancestry tracing, and traditions alive

🛍️ VENDORS: local artisans and food concessions gave the Games their flavour

🍻 B**R GARDEN: Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore keeping everyone hydrated

⚒️SPONSORS & PARTNERS: fueling this experience

The Kingsville Highland Games was a significant community effort. To our volunteers and the phenomenal team at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens - you are the backbone of this celebration.

Tourism Windsor Essex Kingsville Ontario Tourism Town of Kingsville PPBSO Windsor & District Highland Dancer's Association Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund

What a fantastic event! Proud to support local festivals throughout the province.
06/30/2026

What a fantastic event! Proud to support local festivals throughout the province.

06/23/2026

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