It’s our 25^th Anniversary! OCAF is proud to have supported over 1,000 events, festivals and exhibitions across more than 150 Ontario communities since 1999, attracting over 91 million attendees!

A Unique Investment Program For Extraordinary Events

OCAF provides Ontario cultural organizations with investment to increase cultural tourism, earned revenue, private sector sponsorship, economic growth and job creation.

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What Is Culture Without a Crowd?

Economic and Cultural Impact

Since 1999, OCAF-funded events have made significant contributions to Ontario cultural organizations.

OCAF-funded events have attracted over 90 million visitors and generated earned revenues of over $300 million for applicant organizations.

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1,000+

Events funded

$86+ million

Invested

91+ million

Visitors attracted

$300+ million

Event revenue generated

Next Stage 2 Deadline:

September 12, 2025

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Ongoing and Upcoming Events

The New London Children's Museum

Stratford Summer Music - 25th Anniversary Season

Lego Brick Masters Studio

Capitol Theatre 2025: A Place to Call Home

Opera Atelier's 40th Anniversary

Bravo Niagara! 2025 Jazz and Voices of Freedom Expansions

TIFA's 2025 Season

Grove Theatre's Expanded 2025 Theatre Season

Polaris Music Prize Inc.'s Polaris Project Expansion

Toronto Pride Festival 2025

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It’s our 25th Anniversary! OCAF is proud to have supported over 1,000 events, festivals and exhibitions across more than 150 Ontario communities since 1999, attracting over 91 million attendees!