Not-for-profit organizations and charities · Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa Bluesfest
- Total value
- $23.5M
- Agreements
- 32
- Programs
- 6
- First and latest
- 2006–2025
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026. Agreements under programs that mostly fund individuals are not listed under any name.
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By program
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 2 | $18.1M |
| Marquee Tourism Events Program-Tier1 | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 2 | $3.5M |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund | Canadian Heritage | 4 | $567K |
| Youth - Canada Summer Jobs | Employment and Social Development Canada | 9 | $168K |
| Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming Support | Canadian Heritage | 3 | $153K |
| Enhancement of Official Languages Program | Canadian Heritage | 1 | $50K |
Plus 11 agreements ($985K) where the department did not name a program.
Agreements
Newest first.
| Start | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Grant | $131,850 |
| Jul 2022 | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | Grant | $15,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Canada Arts Presentation FundCanadian Heritage | Grant | $192,000 |
| Apr 2021 | Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI)Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Contribution | $9,803,436 |
| Apr 2021 | Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI)Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Contribution | $8,314,165 |
| Sep 2020 | Enhancement of Official Languages ProgramCanadian Heritage | #CanadaPerforms at the Bluesfest Drive-InGrant | $50,000 |
| May 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $13,226 |
| Apr 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $4,430 |
| Apr 2019 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Other transfer payment | $17,720 |
| Apr 2019 | Canada Arts Presentation Fund - Programming SupportCanadian Heritage | RBC BluesfestContribution | $6,000 |
| Apr 2019 | Canada Arts Presentation FundCanadian Heritage | RBC BluesfestContribution | $35,000 |
| Apr 2019 | Canada Arts Presentation FundCanadian Heritage | RBC BluesfestContribution | $160,000 |
| Apr 2019 | Canada Arts Presentation FundCanadian Heritage | RBC BluesfestContribution | $180,000 |
| Apr 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ2018-RBC Bluesfest (Ottawa-Vanier)Contribution | $15,188 |
| Apr 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ2018-RBC BLUESFEST (Ottawa West-Nepean)Contribution | $18,985 |
| Apr 2018 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ2018-RBC BLUESFEST (Ottawa Centre)Contribution | $15,188 |
| Feb 2018 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Contribution | $75,000 |
| Apr 2017 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | CSJ2017-RBC Ottawa Bluesfest (Ottawa-Vanier)Contribution | $28,857 |
| May 2016 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $27,000 |
| May 2016 | Youth - Canada Summer JobsEmployment and Social Development Canada | Contribution | $27,000 |
| Mar 2016 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Grant | $150,000 |
| May 2014 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Contribution | $200,000 |
| May 2013 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Grant | $50,000 |
| Apr 2012 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Nov 2010 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Grant | $50,000 |
| May 2010 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Grant | $50,000 |
| Jan 2010 | Marquee Tourism Events Program-Tier1Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $1,987,500 |
| May 2009 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Contribution | $100,000 |
| May 2009 | Marquee Tourism Events Program-Tier1Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $1,501,035 |
| Feb 2008 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Contribution | $150,000 |
| May 2007 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Contribution | $60,000 |
| May 2006 | Program not namedCanadian Heritage | Contribution | $50,000 |