2025-26 Community Festivals & Events Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Destination Cape Breton, in partnership with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, the Municipality of Inverness County, the Municipality of Victoria County, the Municipality of Richmond County, and the Town of Port Hawkesbury will offer funding assistance to eligible incorporated, non-profit organizations on Cape Breton Island pending funding approval.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is important that all applicants please read the program guidelines including criteria carefully before completing the Application Form – 2025-26 Community Festivals & Events Program. Both are included in the application package. If approved for funding, the organization will sign a contract and by doing so, will agree to the following terms:

• Provide required documentation within all timelines outlined in this document.
• Use program funding only to cover eligible costs – claim form and invoices need to include only the eligible costs totalling the approved funding amount.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY, MAY 02, 2025

If you have any questions about the 2025-26 Community Festival & Events Program, please contact Stacey St. John at or 902.563.4636.