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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:

to increase cultural tourism by providing investments to assist Ontario cultural organizations to promote, market and present one-off or first-time events, or a significant expansion of existing activity, which are designed to attract new tourists and visitors to cultural events;
increase the earned revenue capacity of the applicant organization; and
support events that foster economic growth and contribute to job creation.

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.

News

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OCAF July Newsletter

Click here for French version. Summer Events After a long year of uncertainty and province-wide shutdowns, it’s my pleasure and honour to share the many events, exhibitions, performances and installations […]

OCAF June Newsletter

Click here for French version. Recent Announcements It has been an exciting several weeks at OCAF, including ongoing virtual programming from OCAF-funded events around the province and announcements of summer […]

The Great Virtual Pivot

Click here for French version. This spring arts and culture organizations continue to showcase incredible events, exhibits and shows, bringing exceptional Ontario talent and creativity to home screens across the […]

What’s on in March: Digital Marketing Webinars

For our March newsletter we decided to do things a little differently. With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and lockdowns still continuing throughout the province we wanted to highlight the fantastic […]

What’s ON in February / Quoi de neuf en février?

Reconnecting Ontarians: A White Paper On December 17, the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, released a white paper, which is intended as the “beginning […]

A Tribute to OCAF Board Member Dr. Thomas H. B. Symons / Un hommage au membre du conseil d’administration de l’FMCO, le Dr Thomas H. B. Symons

Dr. Symons was an honoured, respected and cherished OCAF board member. He joined the board in 2010, ex officio, when Chair of the Ontario Heritage Trust. He became an independent […]

What’s ON in January / Quoi de neuf en janvier?

Harvey McCue Appointed to Order of Canada OCAF board member Harvey McCue has been inducted into the Order of Canada for his contributions to the health and well-being of Indigenous youth […]

What’s ON in December / Quoi de neuf en decembre?

STRATFORD Lights On Stratford Lights On Stratford kicks off tonight! This magical winter festival of lights will transform Stratford’s downtown with luminous art and interactive light installations. The festival draws […]

What’s ON in November / Quoi de neuf en novembre?

Ontario Support Local Festivals and Events During COVID-19 Ontario is investing $9 million through the new Reconnect Festival and Event Program to support municipalities and event organizers during COVID-19. This […]

What’s ON in October? / Quoi de neuf en october?

OCAF Presents a Digital Marketing Webinar Series by Capacity Interactive The OCAF board and staff are currently working on a strategic plan for the next three years. We’ve heard loud […]

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