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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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    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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  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • Destination Québec Cité logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    PSIT — EPRTNT 2026 – Studies and Consulting Services

    Support for sustainable tourism consulting and study projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
    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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  • Laurentides Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and consulting services

    Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $25,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • 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 des Chenaux (MRC) 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
  • 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
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  • MRC de L'Islet (MRC) 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
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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
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  • 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
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 29, 2026
    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
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  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools

    Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of British Columbia (BC) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    BC Small Business Venture Capital Program

    Tax credits for B.C. small business investment
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $10,000,000
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    BC, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
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  • Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    CGLCC — Tourism

    Market your tourism business to LGBT+ travellers
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 12, 2021
    Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Commercial fuel tax refund

    Commercial tax refunds on fuel purchases in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
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  • Municipality of Lambton Shores logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Grant Program and Community Vibrancy Fund

    Community funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Lambton Shores, Ontario, Canada
  • Gwaii Trust Society (GTS) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Innovation Grant

    Support for small innovative community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 1, 2026
    Canada
  • Columbia Power logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Sponsorship Grants

    Funding for community and First Nations initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Government of Yukon logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Community Tourism Destination Development Fund

    Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 375,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 29, 2026
    Yukon, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Communications Program

    Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Facilities Operational Support Grant

    Operational support for cultural non-profits in Kawartha Lakes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund

    Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 7, 2026
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)

    Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)

    Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
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  • Delta Community Foundation (DCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Delta Community Foundation

    Funding for community initiatives in Delta
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Els for Autism Canada (E4A) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Els for Autism Canada — Grants

    Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Hockey Alberta Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Every Kid Every Community

    Supports Alberta kids’ hockey access and community programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    French Language Arts and Culture Development

    Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • J.P. Bickell Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    General Charities Grants

    Funding for Ontario registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $450,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Weyerhaeuser logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Giving Fund

    Supports local community initiatives in priority focus areas
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
    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.