Planning a festival or event with The City
50% of services
In-Kind Support
Description:
We provide planning assistance such as obtaining permits and funding for your event if you are a private, non-profit, partner organization or group.
Comments on Funding:
Eligible events on Parks land will continue to receive contracted electrical services through the City, with a 50% subsidy from the Festival and Event Subsidy Program (FESP).
Continuous Intake.
Eligibility:
be a registered legal entity in good standing as a not-for-profit, charitable or commercial organization, or business improvement area
have a City of Calgary myID account.
Application Steps:
The festival or event must be more than 90 days away.
The festival and event manual has been reviewed.
The Festival and Event Policy has been reviewed.
Documentation Needed:
No specific document was identified. Review the Program Event manual for more information.
Other Things to Note:
Eligible events on Parks land will receive funding for up to 50% of their contracted electrical services. Event organizers must arrange their electrical contractor, who must meet the conditions outlined in the Festival and Event manual under “Electricity/Power Requirements.”
City-qualified contractors include Sunbelt and Tamarack. If you plan on using a different contractor, please contact your Event Liaison to see if they qualify.
Electrical services provided by Parks and Open Spaces staff will remain eligible for standard Festival and Event Subsidy Program (FESP) support.
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