Ontario is providing $43 million dollars in funding for 439 festivals and events through the Province.
The money is coming from the Reconnect Festival and Event Program which allows one time funding for festivals and events to deliver innovative and safe experiences for all that attend.
Locally six events are getting funding including Huron Waves Festival who is getting $42,500.
Below is who is getting funding locally:
Celebrating the seasons with Huron Waves Music Festival- $42,500
Drayton Entertainment’s Digital Series- $76,225
Here for Now 2021 New Works Festival in Stratford- $55 thousand
Lights On Stratford- $197,500
Raising the Tent: 2021 Outdoor Season in Stratford- $250 thousand
Tour the Town with Stratford Summer Music-$26, 307.