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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
  • 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
  • AQIP logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Excellence Award in Heritage Interpretation

    Recognition for outstanding heritage interpretation work
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 4, 2026
    Quebec, 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
  • Golf Canada Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Golf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program

    Funding for Canadian golf heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Nestlé Canada logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Good Food, Good Life Community Program

    Support for community health and active living
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • The Milton R. Good Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Good Foundation Inc.

    Project support for charitable community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Town of Ladysmith logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Grants in Aid

    Supports community events and services in Ladysmith
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ladysmith, BC, Canada
  • Fondation Jeunesse des Laurentides logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Guardian Angel Program

    Support for youth development activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 17, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Core Funding

    Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    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

    Heritage Facilities

    Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Grants Program (HGP)

    Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Humanities Program

    Funding for humanities and scholarly projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Indigenous Tourism Ontario logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Indigenous Business Advisors

    Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 3, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northern Savings Credit Union (NSCU) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    INSPIRE Fund

    Funding for community initiatives with measurable local impact
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 1, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Information Services Corporation (ISC) (ISC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ISC Community Giving Program

    Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 1.5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Canada
  • Kootenay Savings Credit Union (KSCU) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Kootenay Savings Community Foundation

    Funding for nonprofit community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 29, 2026
    Castlegar, BC, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Montérégie logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund

    Transportation support for eligible events outside Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 30, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Victoria logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant

    Funding for major community events and initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Victoria, BC, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    MRC de Manicouagan — FRR: Components 2-3

    Support for territorial development and local vitality
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Baie-Comeau, Pessamit, Quebec
  • MRC de Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1

    Funding for business start-up and succession
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    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 Joliette (CDÉJ) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 2

    Funding for social economy business projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation
    Joliette, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Manicouagan (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund

    Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund

    Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $20,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of North Cowichan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Municipality of North Cowichan — Grant-in-Aid

    Annual municipal funding for local community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $350 to $38,600
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 15, 2026
    North Cowichan, BC, Canada
  • Columbia Basin Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Non-profit SMART Grants

    Funding for energy and climate projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    BC, Canada
  • The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Nova Grants

    Funding for innovative community programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Operating Assistance

    Annual operating support for BC arts organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Ottawa Tourism (OT) logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Ottawa Tourism — Destination Development Fund

    Funding for Ottawa tourism development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 2, 2026
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : July 1, 2026
    • Closing date : September 30, 2026
    NS, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Heritage

    Supports heritage projects in Quebec City or Wendake
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Quebec City, Wendake, Quebec
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Première Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts

    Support for artistic creation and first publications
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • AQIP logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Prix Sépaq de l'interprète de l'année.

    Recognition for heritage interpretation excellence
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 4, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional Action Support Program (RASP)

    Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Lanaudière logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Regional transport fund

    Support for transport costs in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2026
    • Closing date : March 31, 2027
    Quebec, Canada
  • Rockland Trust logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rockland Trust — Community Giving

    Community funding for local nonprofits and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 16, 2026
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Rural Economy Fund

    Support for rural economic growth in New Brunswick
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    NB, Canada
  • Salmo Community Resource Society logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Salmo Valley Fund

    Community funding for local quality-of-life projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2026
    BC, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SaskFestivals

    Funding for festival organizations and series presenters
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $9,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Atlantic Lottery logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Sponsorship Programs

    Funding for new music-related projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 1, 2026
    Canada
  • CCTT Network - Synchronex logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Synchronex

    Innovation support across Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program

    Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • The Eva Leflar Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Leflar Foundation

    Support for children and youth opportunities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Town of Simcoe Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Norfolk Community Foundation

    Funding for local charitable community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • The Mowbray and Doris Sifton Family Foundation (SFF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    The Sifton Family Foundation

    Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Foundation (TF) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Toronto Foundation - Free to Play

    Supports outdoor play projects for children
    Eligible Funding
    • From $20,000 to $150,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Barrie Community Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Vital Barrie Grants

    Funding for charities serving Simcoe County
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2026
    Canada
  • Audain Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Wildlife Conservation

    Support for wildlife conservation initiatives in British Columbia
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    BC, Canada
  • Iris Energy (IREN) logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Iris Energy Community Grants Program

    Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 30, 2026
    Prince George, BC, Canada
  • Generations Fund logo
    Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

    Summer camp accessibility grants

    Support for Jewish summer camp fees
    Eligible Funding
    • From $700 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 1, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    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
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Quinte West logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    Quinte West Building and Property Renovation Grant

    Funding for commercial property improvements in Quinte West
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 17, 2026
    • Closing date : October 12, 2026
    Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Quinte West logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon

    Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant

    Financial support for commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 17,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 17, 2026
    • Closing date : October 12, 2026
    Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingSuspended

    French Language Services Program

    Supports initiatives promoting and protecting Nunavut's Francophone community
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 21, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Celebration and Commemoration Program

    Funding for commemorative and celebratory pandemic recovery initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 31, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services

    Funding for tourism studies and consulting support
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada