Promotion program — General Admission Stream

📋 Eligible Entities - Film festival organizers and producers - Non-profit organizations operating film festivals - For-profit entities organizing film festivals - Arts and cultural organizations with film programming mandates - Festival must serve the general public (not restricted audience) - Must be registered or incorporated in Canada to receive federal funding ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: Up to $5,000 per application - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in program description; verify with funding body for any cost-sharing obligations - Currency: Canadian dollars - Payment Structure: Typically disbursed upon approval and completion of eligible activities ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Programming costs (film acquisition, licensing, screening) - Promotional and marketing activities (advertising, materials, outreach) - Festival delivery expenses (venue rental, equipment, logistics) - Administrative costs directly related to festival operation - All expenses must support the film festival event itself ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Festival Duration: Minimum 2 consecutive days required - Canadian Content Requirement: Minimum 10% of programming must consist of Canadian works - Audience Scope: Festival must be open to and marketed toward the general public - Eligible Use: Funds must support activities occurring within the funding period - Reporting: Applicants must demonstrate how funds were used and outcomes achieved - Timeline: Confirm application deadlines and funding disbursement schedule with program administrator