Grants and Contributions:
Title:
1000867
Agreement Number:
1000867
Agreement Value:
$10,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 19, 2021 - Feb 15, 2023
Description:
This project will support the Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada (Stratford Festival). Project activities will include adapting the 2021 Stratford Festival to meet COVID-19 health and safety requirements and returning the 2022 Stratford Festival to pre-pandemic scale and scope helping the organization recover from the impacts of the pandemic, remain competitive among similar festivals in North America, support the retention of artists, art workers, and hospitality sector employees and attract visitors.
Organization:
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Expected Results:
To support major festivals and events avoid closure and position them for post-pandemic economic recovery and growth.
Location:
STRATFORD, Ontario, CA N5A 6V
Reference Number:
062-2021-2022-Q4-00102
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119200103
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Stratford Festival of Canada
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Stratford Shakespearean Festival of Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Perth-Wellington
Federal Riding Number:
35083
Program:
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative (MFESI)
Program Purpose:
Support major festivals and events to mitigate risks of possible closure, offer alternative activities in light of constraints imposed by the pandemic and position themselves for the future.
Coverage:
To support major festivals and events avoid closure and position them for post-pandemic economic recovery and growth.
NAICS Code:
711311