Updated May 2026
Grants and Funding for Tourism in Canada in 2026
Canada offers tourism grants to drive growth, improve experiences, and support sustainability.
Tourism businesses in Canada can access grants to boost growth and improve visitor experiences. Funding also supports sustainable and innovative projects.
1037 programs available
Grant and FundingOpenDelta Community Foundation
Supports community initiatives benefiting Delta residents- Grant and FundingClosed
S'Cool Life Fund
Supports school enrichment through arts, sports, and activities 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOperations Implementation Program (OIP)
Social media support for tourism operators
Grant and FundingClosedCounty of Brant Community Grants - Event Stream
Funding for community events in Brant
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Well-being Bursary Program
Funding for community well-being projects
Grant and FundingOpenThe Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Programme collectif lanaudois d'accès gratuit aux équipements
Funding for free equipment lending sites 
Grant and FundingClosedPembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants
Local funding for community projects and charities
Grant and FundingClosedPublic Art & Interim Use Program
Funding for public art and interim use projects
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in Hamilton- Grant and FundingClosed
The Sackler Trust — General Funding
Support for charitable projects and organisations 
Grant and FundingClosedFriends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship (WAG Scholarship)
Annual $1,000 arts scholarship support
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Funding for municipal cultural partnership projectsEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedCommemorative Partnership Program
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOwen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Owen Sound
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project development- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture at School — A School Welcomes an Artist or a Writer
Financial support for school arts and literature projects 
Grant and FundingOpenEdmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
Supports new arts initiatives and collaboration- Grant and FundingOpen
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects 
Grant and FundingClosedProfessional Operating Program (POP)
Annual operating support for arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Brantford Grants Program
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Learn. Grow. Get Hired program
Discounted aquatic certification training for future careers 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Funding Programs
Funding for mid-career New Brunswick artists
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedTown of Prescott Community Grants Program – 2026 Grant Package (Intake #1)
Community funding for local projects and initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects for Indigenous Peoples – Indigenous Languages Component
Support for Indigenous language projects in Québec 
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects
Grant and FundingOpenRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growth- Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Fergus Illumination Grant Program
Funding for downtown building lighting improvements 
Grant and FundingClosedVitalization Program - RRF4
Funding for community and economic vitality projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedNorth Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)
Financial support for youth sports participation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSupport and Financial Assistance – Recreation Assistance Program and Transit Affordable Pass Program
Affordable recreation and transit support for residents
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMillion Dollar Makeover
Funding for commercial property improvements in Kawartha Lakes
Tax CreditsClosedLow Income Seniors or Low Income Persons with Disabilities Tax Assistance
Property tax assistance for eligible low-income homeowners
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedGrants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCommemorations and celebrations program
Funding for New Brunswick heritage commemorations- Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism 
Grant and FundingClosedNakusp and Area Community Foundation Grants
Community funding for local projects in Area K
Grant and FundingClosedThe City of North Bay Community Centennial Celebrations, Event Hosting Fund – Application 2025
Funding for North Bay centennial celebration events
Grant and FundingOpenQEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
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Grant and FundingOpenAFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Support for Alberta visual artists and curators
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenYoung Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)
Short-term work placements for bilingual students in minority communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenArtists in Schools
Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
Grant and FundingSuspendedFrench Language Services Program
Supports initiatives promoting and protecting Nunavut's Francophone community- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
First Book Canada — Book Distribution Program
Access books and resources for children in need 
Grant and FundingClosedCulture and Heritage Grants and Contributions Program - Inuit Societal Values
Funding for Inuit cultural and community wellness projects
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors- Grant and FundingClosed
Nunavut Arts Program
Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut 
- Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Operating support for public art galleries 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedRecreation Connection Subsidy
Fee assistance for recreation and culture programs- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 1: Support for Local Celebrations
Funding for local Quebec National Holiday celebrations 
Grant and FundingClosedRural Ontario Development Program – Community Development
Funding for rural community development projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Lanaudière propulse le mouvement (pafilr)
Funding for active recreation projects in Lanaudière - Grant and FundingClosed
Support de la fsab pour la déficience intellectuelle et les arts et la culture
Support for mission-aligned nonprofit projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Infrastructure Development Program
Supports development and improvement of public cultural infrastructure 
Grant and FundingOpenAlbert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Grant and FundingClosedGrants and Funding (Town of Orangeville)
Community funding for local organizations
- Grant and FundingClosed
“Can I Play, Too?” / “Play It Forward” Subsidy Program
Financial support for children’s sports participation 
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Call for Projects – Ville de La Tuque
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- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Supports linguistic duality and bilingual service delivery in Canada - Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Communications Program
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut 
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Grants - Heritage Façade Rehabilitation Program
Supports restoration and seismic upgrades of heritage building façades
Grant and FundingOpenArts & Culture Local Grant Program
Partial support for non-profit Japanese cultural activities
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness Rebate Program
Supports business energy efficiency upgrades in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonVolunteer Recognition Awards
Recognition awards for community volunteers
Grant and FundingClosedArtwork Acquisition Program
Support for local artwork acquisition and exhibition
Grant and FundingClosedStrategic Initiatives Fund - Digital Component
Digital support for arts and culture initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
Funding for business start-up and succession
Grant and FundingOpenCultural Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund
Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens 
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grant Funding
Municipal funding for Shelburne community organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Mackay Advanced Studies Scholarship
Support for advanced visual arts studies 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – 2023 Intake
Incentives for housing and downtown revitalizationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Cultural Development Projects 2026
Funding for cultural development projects
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Mediation Program
Support for cultural mediation projects in Trois-Rivières