The City of Brandon implemented an Accommodation Tax program in 2012.
The purpose of the Accommodation Tax is to generate revenue to support events held within the City of Brandon through the Event Grant Program. The Event Grant Program has approved over $3,000,000 in grants.
Complete event grant program details and the Accommodation Tax bylaw can be found at this website link: www.brandon.ca/accommodation-tax
Event Grant Summary: 
May 2025 (62 KB)
There are 5 event grant categories, see program details and application forms below.
Event Grant Process: Process (125 KB)
Event Grant Funding Guidelines: Funding Guidelines (138 KB)
Event Grant Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ (135 KB)
Event Grant Applications:
New Event grant application: New Event (123 KB)
Event Retention grant application: Event Retention (106 KB)
Growing an Existing Event grant application: Growing Event (93 KB)
Annual Events of Significant Economic Impact grant application: Significant Impact (87 KB)
Final Report form: Final Report (58 KB)
Capital Enhancement grant application: Capital Enhancement (97 KB)
Capital Enhancement Final Report form: Capital Final Report (50 KB)
Brandon First
Brandon First is a not-for-profit Destination Marketing Organization, they are a great free resource to connect with regarding the Event Grant Program.
Website: brandonfirst.com
2nd Floor – Display Building No. 2
1200-13th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 4S8
Phone: 204-729-2156
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