City of Edmonton is offering $1 million for festivals negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.The grant was announced on Tuesday and will offer up to $25,000 for large signature festivals and a minimum of $500 for smaller community events.
Edmonton prepares to reopen recreation facilities, city-owned attractions “The grant program will help encourage the return of festivals and events by offsetting additional costs incurred as a result of the pandemic and as a way to ensure festivals continue to build and inspire communities through vibrant experiences bringing people and visitors together again,” the city said in a news release.“Festivals and events play a key role in driving diversity, culture and economic development in.