The Electric City Culture Council (EC3) is grateful, and honoured to announce that Peterborough City Council approved $100,000 in operating funding in the 2026 City Budget this week, along with $25,000 towards Artsweek 2027. EC3 is delighted to report that City Council also restored $25,000 to the Grants to Individual Artists program for a total of $50,000 in 2026.
This funding assists EC3 in providing programs and services to the local arts community, including the Peterborough Arts Awards, Grants for Individual Artists, Artsweek, EC3 Poets in Residence Program, mentorships, Professional Development Workshops, research, education, information, and more.
All of these activities strengthen and advance the arts in Peterborough and contribute to our overall health and vitality as a community, attracting tourists, retaining businesses and in-demand professionals, supporting the downtown and contributing to our quality of life.
For the full announcement see the EC3 Bulletin: https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-receives-2026-funding-from-the-city-of-peterborough