Since 1999, the Government of Ontario has invested $47.75 million in the Fund and the success of the over 800 initiatives in which OCAF has invested has led to a healthy replenishment of the Fund for future projects. Repayments replenish the fund and support more events: the Government’s investment has already resulted in over $78 M of event funding.
OCAF has three specific aims:
OCAF-funded events have attracted over 70 million visitors and generated earned revenues of over $235 million for applicant organizations.
OCAF Covid Recovery Policy Statement
Since March 2020, the board of the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund has taken a number of steps to ensure openness and flexibility for applying organizations during COVID-19. Guided by values of resilience and renewal, OCAF believes it can play an important role to help the cultural tourism sector transition through this pandemic period to recovery once the public feels comfortable participating in live events once again. To accomplish this, we have reviewed a number of the Fund’s criteria and have integrated greater flexibility into the application and repayment process. We continue to review our requirements in light of the hiatus in which the sector finds itself and will consider new definitions of attendance to include virtual participation. These changes to the guidelines may be temporary; we will ensure you are fully informed of further changes and requirements along the way. In the meantime, staff are always available to discuss your specific situation and make recommendations to the board, if appropriate.
Welcome to 2014! We hope you had a good holiday break (weather notwithstanding) and we’re glad to be back to keep you informed about our clients and our organizations. New […]
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Our last e-blast of 2013 is easy on the eyes – we’ve rounded up photos from the events we funded this year and thought we’d share them with you. In […]
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We’re winding down for 2013 with a celebration of 15 years of investing in good ideas, and our next e-blast will feature some of the fantastic projects we’ve funded over […]
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Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund continues to be a proud supporter of many of the fantastic events happening across Ontario for residents and visitors alike. Remember to add us to your […]
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There are so many fantastic events happening across Ontario, and the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund is a proud supporter of many of them. Add us to your address book to […]
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There are so many fantastic events happening across Ontario, and the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund is a proud supporter of many of them. Add us to your address book to […]
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September 27 – September 29 Come celebrate Belleville Culture Days 2013! This year’s event lasts all weekend long and incorporates many cultural activities including: “The Art Walk”, in partnership with local […]
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September 18 – September 22, 2013 Canada’s Walk of Fame (CWOF) is an established and internationally recognized brand unlike any other. Founded in 1998 as a way to permanently recognize and […]
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September 4 – 8, 2013 Guelph Jazz Festival 20th Anniversary, Guelph ON. – Called “one of the country’s most visionary musical events” (Globe and Mail,)”the hippest place on the Canadian jazz scene” (NOW […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2013 The Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair for its Board of Directors. John D. McKellar, C.M., […]
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