Event Stimulus Program Eligibility

Eligibility

The program is open to activities that may include, but are not limited to, arts, entertainment, culture, sports, tourism, celebratory parades, and community street festivals. Activities must meet The City definition of a Recurring* Festival or Event. In addition, applicants must maintain a majority of their activities that are accessible to citizens of Calgary and must be either:

A non-profit organization registered within the Province of Alberta;
A Calgary Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) recognized by The City of Calgary; or
An ad-hoc group or committee (such as an event host committee for a recurring event with more than one edition) as sanctioned by City Council and/or one of the following designated authorities:

Ineligiblility

The following types of organizations and activities are not eligible:

One time events;
Political, Trade Union or Fraternal Lodge organizations;
Festivals and events whose primary purpose is to support a political campaign or party;
Festivals and events whose primary purpose is to raise funds;
Trade shows and/or consumer fairs;
Conferences, including academic and business conferences.

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* Recurring: A "recurring" festival or event is intended by the producers to, and presented to the public as, taking place on a regular, predictable cycle, usually at the same time of year. Recurring events are often, but not necessarily annual events; for example, events occurring semiannually or on a regular schedule every two or three years are also defined as recurring. Each edition of the event must recur in Calgary (i.e. not roving from city to city) in order to be considered a recurring event under this program.