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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
  • Molson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Molson Foundation Grant Program

    Funding for qualified charitable organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Town of Gravenhurst logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Municipal Accommodations Tax Fund

    Funding for tourism projects in Gravenhurst
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial incentives for property improvement and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Trent Lakes logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Grant

    Community funding for local projects and programs
    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 : January 9, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Museum collection inventory program

    Funding for museum collection inventory upgrades
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Museums Assistance Program (MAP)

    Funding for heritage collections and exhibitions
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Milton logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Neighbourhood Outdoor Ice Rinks

    Community outdoor rink support for volunteer teams
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 8, 2025
    • Closing date : November 9, 2025
    Milton, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Niagara Falls logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Niagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant

    Financial support for major sports events in Niagara Falls
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Nobleman Scholar Program

    Paid history internship for graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $14,000 to $21,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 1, 2026
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Nunavut Arts Program

    Supports development and enhancement of arts initiatives in Nunavut
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 20, 2026
    Nunavut, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants

    Community funding for local nonprofit 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
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream

    Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 1, 2025
    • Closing date : November 15, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Onanole Foundation Grant Program

    Funding for local community capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Canada Media Fund (CMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program

    Supports early-stage project development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 23, 2024
    • Closing date : December 16, 2024
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Operations Implementation Program (OIP)

    Social media support for tourism operators
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Open Date : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : February 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ottawa Tourism (OT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ottawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)

    Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sector
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 2, 2024
    • Closing date : April 30, 2024
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Outaouais Tourism logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program

    Funding for tourism development in Outaouais
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 12, 2022
    Quebec, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Palîm

    Funding for leisure accompaniment services
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 49,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal (MTL) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PANAM recognition program

    Funding for inclusive leisure organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 24, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Arts Council (OAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Partnering with OAC

    Strategic partnerships with OAC
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Fédération culturelle canadienne-française (FCCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PassepART

    Micro-grants for arts and heritage in French-language schools
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 6, 2026
    Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)

    Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada
  • Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants

    Local funding for community projects and charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Perlin Family Trust logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Perlin Family Trust Grants

    Funding for community-focused nonprofit projects
    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
    NL, Canada
  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Petawawa Temporary Mobile Market Grant

    Support for temporary mobile market spaces
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Positive Community Impact Events at Colisée Vidéotron Program

    Support for high-impact community events
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park (JRSP) logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Postdoctoral Award

    Funding for early-career research on art and knowledge
    Eligible Funding
    • From $7,000 to $7,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 6, 2026
    Canada
  • Town of Prescott logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prescott Community Grants – 2025 Community Grant Program

    Community funding for local service organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $4,300
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Prescott, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Prescott logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives

    Funding for heritage property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Canada
  • CMTN Foundation (CMTN) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    President's Choice Award

    Annual recognition for student art designs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    BC, Canada
  • Organization logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Prices and winners

    Awards for artistic and cultural excellence in Montérégie
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : December 4, 2025
    • Closing date : January 25, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Pride and Remembrance Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pride and Remembrance Run Grants

    Funding for 2SLGBTQ+ community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $7,500 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 30, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix accessibilité universelle Monique Lefebvre

    Recognition for universal accessibility leadership
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 10, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation L'Accolade logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRIX COAL 2023: an edition on plants

    Support for art projects on the plant world
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $12,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 19, 2023
    Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix création mon rêve

    Support for inclusive amateur artistic creation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 10, 2025
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • The SSJB Foundation of Mauricie (SSJB) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Prix du mérite en histoire mnq

    Recognition for youth interest in Quebec history
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • Fondation Émile-Nelligan logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix Émile-Nelligan

    Annual prize for young French-language poets
    Eligible Funding
    • From $7,500 to $7,500
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Fondation Lionel-Groulx logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix Jean-Éthier-Blais

    Award for French-language literary criticism
    Eligible Funding
    • From $3,000 to $3,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • ALTERGO logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix Raymond Bachand

    Recognition for inclusive leisure access
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,600 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 11, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Prix Relève Desjardins

    Support for emerging professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 26, 2026
    • Closing date : April 7, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRO Kids

    Support for youth recreation access
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Periculum Foundation for Contemporary Art logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Production of discourse

    Support for contemporary art research projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : March 31, 2026
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Foundation for the Blind (FAQ) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Produits adaptés

    Adapted products for people with visual impairments
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Loisir et Sport Lanaudière logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Programme collectif lanaudois d'accès gratuit aux équipements

    Funding for free equipment lending sites
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $30,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Cahill Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Project Grants

    Funding for youth-focused health and wellness projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NL, Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Promotion and distribution exchange

    Support for artistic promotion and dissemination
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 26, 2026
    • Closing date : April 7, 2026
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Art & Interim Use Program

    Funding for public art and interim use projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of London logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Public Art and Monument Program

    Support for public art and monuments
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Public Art Grants

    Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Cuba Cooperation Call for Projects

    Support for Québec-Cuba joint projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 4, 2023
    Quebec, Canada