2025 NFCDF Fund Recipients

See dates and weblinks below

BFF - BEYOND FILMS              

$8,250.00 

This event offers a distinctive opportunity to celebrate global filmmaking, highlight local talent, and leverage the unparalleled beauty and significance of Niagara Falls as the "7th Wonder of the World." With its deep connection to arts and culture, the Exchange is the perfect venue to launch an innovative and engaging film festival that will leave a lasting impression on audiences, creators, and participants alike.

Carry Me Home 2: Song Visions of Niagara                         

$5,000.00

A 10 song music video compilation featuring Niagara's original talent followed by a red carpet screening premiere of these music videos and DJ dance party.

Downtown Niagara Falls Big Easy 2nd Line Parade                       

$8,250.00

Summer Festival Pre-Launch including a 2nd Line Parade ft. two bands (brass + drums), plus workshops in partnership with local Queen Street businesses and organizations.

Echoes and Reflections                     

$4,000.00

A series of community art workshops exploring the spaces we inhabit; using theatre arts, music, writing and visual art to facilitate collective artistic reflections.

Enter The Void                           

$8,250.00

Immersive installation based art exhibition located within the Sherman Zavitz Theatre and outside of the Exchange/NF History Museum.

Krampusfest               

$8,250.00

Niagara Falls event featuring Krampus parade embracing Germanic, Austrian and European heritage, and culture in Canada. A Krampus/Christmas market, kids' activities, performers and more.

Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival              

$8,250.00

The Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival is a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian culture and newcomers' sense of belonging featuring over 40 local talents, music, dance, food.

Poetry In The Falls                  

$2,500.00

Poetry in The Falls is a one-day event publicly promoting culture through performances and panels, fostering creativity, inclusivity, & community partnerships through poetry in Niagara Falls.

Sing It, Canada!: A Celebration of Songs in Every Tongue!                      

$5,295.00

A showcase of ethno-cultural musicians covering Canadian Song Artists in their cultural language, using their ethnocultural instruments. Cultural artists vendors also to be invited to display/sell.

Soft Opening - A Podcast & Performance Series                            

$5,000.00

Soft Opening is a podcast created and hosted by Niagara-Falls secular minister, counsellor, and poet Cat Skinner that explores the connection between vulnerability and creativity.

YAAN Spring Musical                           

$4,600.00

Producing a full scale musical experience for youth actors from low income families.

EventDates

Poetry In The Falls

Q2 2025 (Exact date TBD)

Echoes and Reflections

June 5th, Victoria Branch Public Library 5:30-8:15 pm. | July 3rd, Heartland Forest, 6-9pm.  | August 7, NF Exchange 6-9pm. | Oakes Garden Theatre, September 4 6-9pm.

Soft Opening - A Podcast & Performance Series

May 20 Opening, September 15th, and November 19th from 8 pm – 11:00 at Local, Niagara Falls

BFF - BEYOND FILMS

May 13 to 24, Exchange

YAAN Spring Musical

May 23, 24, and 25. Firehall Theatre 

Sing It, Canada!: A Celebration of Songs in Every Tongue!

May 20, 6-9pm, Exchange

Downtown Niagara Falls Big Easy 2nd Line Parade

Saturday June 14 -Downtown Queen Street: Niagara Falls Big Easy 2nd Line Parade + TAPS outdoor stage + Workshop Venues

Our Storybook Symphony Concert

June 7th, City of Niagara Falls History Museum

Niagara Ukrainian Family Festival

July 5th 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM Firemen's Park

Enter the Void

TBD Mid-Oct, Exchange

Krampusfest

First weekend in December 2025 (most Likely the 6th) Downtown

Carry Me Home 2: Song Visions of Niagara

Red Carpet Premiere screening + DJ Dance Party December 6th at The FireHall Theatre 7pm - 11pm