Category: Cultural Development

Celebrate Ontario is an annual program that helps new and existing Ontario festivals and events enhance their programs, activities and services to grow Ontario’s tourism market. The program also supports bid and event hosting costs of major one-time events and festivals attracting out-of-province visitors.

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)

Your corporation may qualify for a 20% refundable tax credit based on labour expenses for performing computer animation and special effects activities.

Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC)
Canada Revenue Agency
Ministry of Finance (MOF)

You could receive a grant or a loan to research and develop new technology, if you operate an incorporated business in Northern Ontario.

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

This program supports the international promotion of Ontario artists and content producers and their cultural content by providing up to $5000 to cover travel-related costs for individuals attending an eligible event or activity in Ontario or abroad.

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS)

You may be entitled to a 30% refundable tax credit, to a maximum of $30,000 per literary work, if you publish or promote work by a Canadian author.

Canada Revenue Agency
Ministry of Finance (MOF)
Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC)