It’s our 25th Anniversary! OCAF is proud to have supported over 900 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, revenue, 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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900+

Events funded

$86+ million

Invested

91+ million

Visitors attracted

$300+ million

Event revenue generated

Next Stage 2 Deadline:

February 21, 2025

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Ongoing and Upcoming Events

The Theatre Centre's 10-Year Building Anniversary Programming

2024/2025 Festival Expansions

8th Annual World of Jazz Festival and The Rose Theatre Jazz Series

The New London Children's Museum

Canadian Stage 2024-25 Winter Garden / Bluma Appel Shows

Stratford Summer Music - 25th Anniversary Season

Lego Brick Masters Studio

25th Anniversary of the 2025 Kingston Canadian Film Festival

Capitol Theatre 2025: A Place to Call Home

Opera Atelier's 40th Anniversary
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