OTTAWA BLUESFEST

$8,314,165.00 CAD

≈ 106 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Program
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI)
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2021-2022
Agreement period
April 19, 2021 – January 15, 2023
Reference
feddevontario:062-2021-2022-Q4-00091

Published purpose

This project will support the Ottawa Bluesfest. Project activities will include support for operational expenses, implementation of COVID-19 health and safety requirements, the expansion of operations and returning Bluesfest 2022 to pre-pandemic scale and scope, helping the organization recover from the impacts of the pandemic, remain competitive among similar festivals in North America and attract visitors.

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This federal contribution supports the Ottawa Bluesfest, covering operational costs, COVID-19 safety measures, and expansion to return the 2022 festival to pre-pandemic scale, helping the organization recover and attract visitors.

Category: Culture Arts Primarily funds activity in Canada

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