City of Calgary
Festivals and Events Subsidy Program (FESP)
Calgary, Alberta
Current recurring program; new-event applications are accepted on the 90-day lead-time basis and returning-event applications on or before November 15.
Event Opportunity Form must be submitted at least 90 days before the event; the funding index lists November 15 for returning events.
- Eligible applicants
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, charitable organizations, and Business Improvement Areas in good standing with the City of Calgary that organize local festivals or events.
- Funding amount or limit
- Returning events receive a fixed 90% subsidy for City services; new events receive a fixed 50% subsidy for City services; all recipients receive a fixed 50% subsidy for City-contracted services. The 2026 program pool is $3.2 million.
- Jurisdiction
- Calgary, Alberta
- Last verified
- 2026-08-01
Eligible activities
- Local festivals, parades, community, sports, recreation, cultural, and music events; the subsidy applies to approved City services such as permits, inspections, road closures, pay-duty services, and event infrastructure.
Verification note
The current City detail page resolves the discovery gap: the support is a subsidy against City-service costs rather than a general project grant.
Official sources
MusicList summarizes official public material and does not accept applications. Confirm current eligibility, dates, and terms with the operator.