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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.

921 programs available
  • British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program

    British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC)
    Funding for arts and cultural space development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 6, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • The Boissevain and Morton Foundation Incorporated logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Boissevain and Morton Foundation

    The Boissevain and Morton Foundation Incorporated
    Local charitable funding for 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 9, 2025
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Internet Society Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    BOLT Grant Program

    Internet Society Foundation
    Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    Timeline
    • Closing date : August 6, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bracebridge Event Tourism Grants

    Town of Bracebridge
    Supports tourism-driven events in Bracebridge
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 33% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
  • BCF (BCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant

    BCF (BCF)
    Funding for local charitable community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 22, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Brock logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Brock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

    Township of Brock
    Financial support for downtown revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Brockton logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Brockton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs

    Municipality of Brockton
    Funding for Brockton property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • 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
    Ontario, Canada
  • The County Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Bryan Lane Arts Scholarship

    The County Foundation
    Support for post-secondary visual arts studies
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 750 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Picton, Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

    Canadian Heritage
    Funding for local arts and heritage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Centre Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Building Improvement Grant Program

    Township of Centre Wellington
    Funding for safer, improved buildings
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Burlington Heritage Grant Program

    City of Burlington
    Financial support for designated heritage property conservation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • Business for the Arts logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Business / Arts Awards

    Business for the Arts
    Awards recognizing arts-business leadership
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 6, 2025
    • Closing date : December 15, 2025
    Canada
  • Township of Wellington North logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Business Facade Improvement Opportunity

    Township of Wellington North
    Interest-free façade improvement support for businesses
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Cal

    ALTERGO
    Support for accessible leisure participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie

    Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
    Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy

    Alberta Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch
    Direct rent support for affected organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    • Up to 65% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • Canada Iceland Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program

    Canada Iceland Foundation
    Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program

    Government of Canada
    Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500,000 to $600,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovation
    Canada
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Funding for tourism products and experiences
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 3, 2026
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)

    Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
    Supports tourism products, facilities, and experiences
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 22, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2021
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canadian Forces Artists Program

    Government of Canada
    Supports artists documenting Canadian military life
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Cavendish Farms Corporation logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Cavendish Farms Community Support

    Cavendish Farms Corporation
    Community support for local organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    PE, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CEF Appeals Process

    City of Hamilton
    Appeals review for City Enrichment Fund applicants
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 15, 2026
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CEF Environment Program

    City of Hamilton
    Funds environmental initiatives in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : June 15, 2026
    • Closing date : July 10, 2026
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of South Stormont logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cemetery Improvement Grant

    Township of South Stormont
    Funding for cemetery improvements and repairs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Centennial Gardens Partnership Fund

    City of St. Catharines
    Funding for community projects in Centennial Gardens
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of North Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Centennial Legacy Projects Fund

    City of North Bay
    Funding for public legacy projects in North Bay
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    North Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Central Huron logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Central Huron Municipal Donation Fund Program

    Municipality of Central Huron
    Funding for community-based organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CFUW Creative Arts Award

    CFUW Charitable Trust (CFUW)
    Support for creative arts projects in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • From $4,000 to $4,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of Durham logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Child Care Fee Help (Subsidy)

    Regional Municipality of Durham
    Child care fee help for Durham families
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brantford logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Brantford Grants Program

    City of Brantford
    Funding for local nonprofit community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : March 19, 2026
    • Closing date : April 15, 2026
    Brantford, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Brooks logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Brooks — Recreation Fee Assistance Program

    City of Brooks
    Discounted recreation memberships for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Brooks, Alberta, Canada
  • City of Elliot Lake logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    City of Elliot Lake
    Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kawartha Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    City of Kawartha Lakes
    Funding for business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program

    City of Kingston
    Matching support for heritage conservation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2018
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Matane logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Matane Participatory Budget

    City of Matane
    Citizen projects funded by the City of Matane
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $400,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : May 1, 2026
    • Closing date : May 31, 2026
    Matane, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Trois-Rivières Heritage Enhancement Program

    City of Trois-Rivières
    Support for heritage enhancement projects in Trois-Rivières
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 15, 2025
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Club Loisir Program

    City of Trois-Rivières
    Recreational support for eligible community organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of Woolwich logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Co-operative Program

    Township of Woolwich
    Financial support for adult recreation programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Fondation L'Accolade logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity

    Fondation L'Accolade
    Support for student ecological art projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 5, 2024
    Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program

    City of Burlington
    Support for community skating rink setup
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • La Caisse Solidaire logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commandite

    La Caisse Solidaire
    Support for community and social projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Heritage logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commemorate Canada Program

    Canadian Heritage
    Funding for national commemorative initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commemorations and celebrations program

    Government of New Brunswick
    Funding for New Brunswick heritage commemorations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
  • Township of West Lincoln logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commercial Building Facade Grant

    Township of West Lincoln
    Funding for Downtown Smithville facade improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Smithville, Ontario, Canada
  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Commercial Energy Audit Program

    Efficiency Manitoba
    Incentives for commercial energy audits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Commercial Vacancy Assistance Program

    City of Hamilton
    Support for improving vacant commercial spaces
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Communities and Artists Shifting Culture

    City of Vancouver
    Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 21, 2026
    • Closing date : March 4, 2026
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • My Main Street logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Activator

    My Main Street
    Support for community placemaking projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Parry Sound logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Community Affiliation Policy

    Town of Parry Sound
    Support for local community leisure organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of King logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Assistance Program (CAP)

    Township of King
    Fee assistance for recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    King City, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cold Lake logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Capital Project Grant Policy

    City of Cold Lake
    Funding for community capital projects in Cold Lake
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
  • Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Cares Fund

    Inuit Art Foundation (IAF)
    Emergency support for Indigenous arts workers
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Athabasca County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Event Grant

    Athabasca County
    Funding for community events and local initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Township of Alfred and Plantagenet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Events Grants

    Township of Alfred and Plantagenet
    Funding for community events in the Township
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : September 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 31, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program

    Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc.
    Funding for 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)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed

    Community Group Affiliates Program

    City of Richmond Hill
    Support for Richmond Hill community groups
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Windsor logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Community Heritage Fund

    City of Windsor
    Financial support for heritage property conservation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 15% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada