COMMUNITY EVENT FUNDING PROGRAM
Do you want to organize an event during the Halifax Pride Festival, but require a little support? The Halifax Pride Society values 2SLGBTQIA+ community events that celebrate our history, build bridges between diverse communities, enrich quality of life for attendees, and foster community pride.
Program Eligibility:
Event centres accessibility in their planning and delivery
Event is being hosted during the Halifax Pride Festival (July 16-26, 2026) within the Halifax Regional Municipality
Event is led by individuals with lived experience in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, particularly those who are multiply marginalized
Event is being hosted specifically for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Events cannot be hosted and run by corporations, large event producers, or visiting events.
Funding Details:
Applicants can request up to $1000CAD.
Successful applicants receive full amount in advance of event.
Successful applicants are asked to submit a short report following completion of their event.
Selection Process
Funding decisions will be made by a review committee of Halifax Pride staff, board members, and community volunteers. All decisions will be final and applicants will be notified of the results in May.
In reviewing applications, the selection committee will prioritize:
Events that focus on youth and all ages programming
Sober focused events
Events that prioritize the diversity of lived-experiences in the queer community (youth, elder, sober, newcomer, etc.)
Events with plans to ensure accessibility
Please note: Some prioritization categories and groups for the program change from year to year
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
Online Festival Event Calendar
Halifax Pride does not select or curate community events for inclusion in the Halifax Pride Festival or Festival Calendar. A separate call for event submissions for the Festival Calendar will be announced. Those producing community events are not required to apply to this program to be included in the Festival Schedule.
