Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grants and Funding for Tourism in Canada in 2026
Tourism businesses in Canada can access grants to boost growth and improve visitor experiences. Funding also supports sustainable and innovative projects.
922 programs available
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYoung Canada Works — Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCWBCH)
Paid internships for cultural sector graduatesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYoung Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Funding for heritage jobs and internshipsEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationCanada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 1, 2026
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Endowment Fund
Funding for youth community activities in PenetanguisheneEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 400 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : March 1, 2024
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceArchivedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism studies and consulting servicesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedProgram to help Québec tourism activities, attractions and events go digital — Activities, attractions and events
Digital transformation funding for Quebec's tourism sectorEligible Funding- From $10,000 to $60,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : August 21, 2023
- Closing date : October 10, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilitiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedAFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artistsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : December 2, 2024
Alberta, Canada
Eligible Funding- Maximum amount : 125,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : January 11, 2024
Ontario, Canada- Platform
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Grant and FundingArchivedGeneral Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goalsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedMajor Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec
Support for major Quebec festivals and eventsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationQuebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedOAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in OntarioEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleriesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingArchivedOntario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,400,000 $
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Timeline- Closing date : February 11, 2015
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedOntario Winter Games Legacy Award
Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studiesEligible Funding- From $1,500 to $1,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : May 4, 2026
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedRegion of Waterloo History Prize
Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritageEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedRegional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19Eligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationCanada
Grant and FundingArchivedRegional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growthEligible Funding- From $30,000 to $95,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Timeline- Open Date : June 1, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchivedRestrictions Exemption Program Implementation Grant
One-time support for REP implementationEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital TransformationAlberta, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationArchivedTourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilitiesEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital TransformationQuebec, Canada- Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Funding for regional tourism festivals and eventsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsDigital TransformationQuebec, Canada
