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Tourism Grants and Funding in Canada

This directory supports funding searches for tourism businesses, destinations, organizations, and visitor-economy projects across Canada. Compare applicant type, location, season, visitor experience, project purpose, eligible costs, evidence, and timing. Refine the results by province, rural or Indigenous tourism, events, accommodations, attractions, marketing, workforce, accessibility, sustainability, or infrastructure when appropriate.

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  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Movable Cultural Property Grants

    Supports acquisition of nationally significant cultural property in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • MRC Beauce-Centre logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Beauce-Centre — FRR: Component 2

    Funding for local and territorial development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laurentides Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027

    Support for innovative tourism and digital transformation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

    Supports Laval tourism events and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical

    Support for digital transformation of tourism organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $100,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Laval tourism logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration

    Support for international business tourism initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35,000 to $250,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
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  • Montérégie Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Offer structuration

    Support for innovative, sustainable tourism projects in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • From $15,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Nunavik Tourism (CED-Q) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development

    Supports digital tourism development in Nunavik
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $90,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities

    Support for developing tourism attractions and facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $30,000 to $99,000
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Filaction logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Mosaic Fund

    Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $50,000 to $500,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects

    Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysis
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

    Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Deux-Montagnes logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Deux-Montagnes — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3

    Support for public access to water projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC de La Mitis — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 1

    Supports regional projects in La Mitis
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateBusiness Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Chenaux logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    MRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund

    Funding for young entrepreneurs and business succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 11,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : November 23, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3

    Non-repayable support for innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)

    Financing for business development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Cultural Initiatives (FAIC)

    Funding for cultural projects in MRC de L’Islet
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 1, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC La Matapédia logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy

    Business funding for local growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de Matawinie (SADC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

    Funding for tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Portneuf logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund

    Supports cultural arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $7,500
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat

    Support for commercialization projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Township of West Lincoln logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    2026 Cemetery Grant

    Financial support for cemetery organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program

    Leadership development for arts professionals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Canada
  • ATAC (ITAC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs

    Fully funded tourism business accelerator
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Canada
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  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activate Brantford Grant

    Funding for tourism projects in Brantford
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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  • Muslim Youth of Canada (MYC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Activity Grant

    Funding for innovative Muslim youth activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Aecon Group Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aecon Cares

    Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Access Program

    Reduced access to city recreation and transit
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of LaSalle logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Recreation and Funding

    Subsidized access to recreation activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 90 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Tiny logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Affordable Recreation Program

    Affordable recreation support for families
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Aid For Artists

    Support for Ukrainian arts in Ukraine
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
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  • Paul W. O'Leary Foundation logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Amici Campership Program

    Financial support for overnight summer camp attendance
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada

Questions about tourism grants and funding

Practical guidance on applicants, destinations, seasons, visitor experiences, costs, evidence, and related searches.

Which tourism applicants should use this directory?

The route can help tourism businesses, accommodations, attractions, event organizations, destination groups, community organizations, Indigenous tourism operators, and eligible partnerships begin a search. Legal structure, operating region, visitor offering, ownership, and project leadership can affect fit. Confirm whether each current source accepts the organization applying and the activity it proposes.

How should a tourism project describe its destination and visitors?

Define the destination, communities involved, target visitors, current travel patterns, access constraints, peak and off-peak conditions, and the experience being improved. Explain how the project complements nearby offerings rather than simply naming a region. This context can reveal rural, regional, cultural, Indigenous, event, transportation, or destination-development opportunities.

How does seasonality affect a tourism funding search?

Seasonality can shape the project schedule, staffing, construction window, visitor demand, cash flow, and expected result. State whether the work extends an operating season, improves peak capacity, creates an off-season experience, or reduces weather-related risk. Align application and procurement timing with the period when the project can realistically be delivered.

What tourism project details should be defined before searching?

Describe the visitor need, proposed experience or improvement, location, partners, activities, delivery team, budget, schedule, and measurable outcome. Separate normal operations from the specific development requiring support. Clarify whether the work concerns product development, marketing, accessibility, sustainability, facilities, digital tools, events, workforce, or destination coordination.

Which tourism project costs should be separated in a budget?

Separate design, construction, equipment, digital tools, marketing production, professional services, training, accessibility, environmental work, permits, evaluation, and project labour. Link each expense to the visitor or destination result. Sources may treat routine advertising, land, major capital work, maintenance, taxes, purchases made before approval, and owner labour differently.

What evidence can strengthen a tourism funding application?

Useful evidence can include visitor research, occupancy or attendance patterns, customer feedback, partner and community support, site plans, permits, supplier quotes, accessibility reviews, marketing channels, cash-flow projections, and outcome measures. The evidence should connect a real visitor or destination need to a deliverable project and the applicant’s capacity to operate it.

Does a tourism directory match confirm eligibility?

No. A match indicates that available directory data aligns with the tourism theme. Final eligibility may depend on applicant structure, location, ownership, visitor market, project activities, eligible costs, permits, timing, partnerships, financial capacity, and assessment criteria. Confirm the current source requirements before signing contracts, beginning work, or making spending commitments.