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flag Ottawa gave $125,000 grants to eight festivals in 2026 to combat rising costs and support tourism.

flag Ottawa Tourism awarded $125,000 grants to eight major festivals in 2026 through a $1-million pilot program funded by the Municipal Accommodation Tax. flag The grants aim to offset rising operational costs, which have increased by at least 40% since pre-pandemic levels, helping festivals maintain programming, avoid ticket price hikes, and plan for the future. flag Recipients include Ottawa Bluesfest, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, CityFolk, Ottawa Pride, the Ottawa International Animation Festival, Saunders Farm Frightfest, the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, and the Canadian Tulip Festival. flag The selection process considered attendance, out-of-town visitor impact, financial stability, and event scope. flag Organizers say the funding is crucial for sustaining cultural events and supporting Ottawa’s tourism economy.

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