Charlottetown Great thing happen here

Intake #1
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
For events taking place April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026

Events taking place after September 30 that have longer planning cycles are encouraged to apply during the first intake period.
 

Funding applications for the Festival & Event Grant Program must, at a minimum, meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be a registered non-profit organization;
• Event(s) must take place within Charlottetown city limits;
• Event(s) must be open to the general public;
• Funding amount requested may make up no more than 35% of the total event budget.

All events taking place on City property or in the public right of way must be able to provide proof of liability insurance naming the City of Charlottetown as an additional insured.

Ineligible Groups or Activities
The following groups and activities are not eligible for Festival & Event Grants:

• For-profit organizations;
• Events taking place primarily outside Charlottetown city limits;
• Private/closed events;
• Retroactive requests;
• Political or religious events;
• Conferences not affiliated with City Departments;
• Reunions;
• Banquets or fundraising galas.

All applications are screened upon receipt by the Event Management & Tourism Officer for eligibility and completeness. All eligible applications are scored out of a total of 100 points by Department staff, based on the criteria outlined below.

Economic & Tourism Impact (25)

• Projected attendance
• Hotel room nights and out-of-province draw
• Projected media/social media reach and spend
• Clear plan to measure, track, and report economic and tourism outcomes

Applications are to be submitted via email to Charlotte Nicholson, Acting Event Management & Tourism Officer, at [email protected] and include the following information:

• Signed applicant checklist and authorization form
• Funding request in PDF format that includes:
  • Indication of your organization’s non-profit status;
  • Description of your organization, including event hosting experience ;
  • Description of the event(s) for which you are requesting funding. Indicate whether the event is free or ticketed;
  • Description of operational plans, including staffing and volunteers, risk management, and sustainability measures;
  • Overview of confirmed or targeted partnerships;
  • Overview of marketing/communications plans;
  • Description of the event’s impact on Charlottetown from an economic and tourism perspective, including projected attendance, hotel room nights and off-Island draw;
  • Description of the event’s impact on Charlottetown from a social and/or cultural perspective, including equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility plans;
  • Alignment of your event with the City’s Strategic Plan (2022 to 2026) – a community for everyone;
  • Event budget that includes all revenues and expenses and demonstrates a need for City funding. Indicate whether other funding contributions listed as revenues are confirmed or pending;
  • City in-kind services requested, if applicable;
  • Any other information relevant to your application.