NOHFC Cultural Supports Program

Receive up to $2,000,000 in Government Funding.

The NOHFC Cultural Supports Program is designed to help showcase Northern Ontario culture, geography, and talent through event partnerships and the production of films and television series.
There are two streams offered through the NOHFC Cultural Supports Program, each having its own specific criteria and eligibility factors, as listed below.

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Amount of Funding

Amount of Funding

Community Events Stream: Funding is in the form of a conditional contribution of up to 30% of total eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000.

Film & Television Stream: Up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum capped on a tiered basis according to the total northern spend: Production budget of up to $5M is up to $500k funding, $5M-$10M budget is up to $1 in funding support, and production projects of $10M and above is up to $2M in funding support.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants

 
Accessible Technology Program (ATP)

Eligible Activities

Community Events Stream: New and recurring in-person or virtual community-based and/or tourism events that attract tourists.

Film & Television Stream: Theatrical feature films, scripted television series, made-for-television movies, and documentaries.

Eligible Activities

Program Deadline

Community Events Stream: Ongoing Intake.

Film & Television Stream: Speak with a member of our team to find the latest intake period for this program or subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.

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