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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
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Québec-Louisiana Cooperation Call for Projects

    Government of Québec
    Supports Quebec-Louisiana cultural cooperation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 9, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Quebec-Nordic Council of Ministers Cooperation Call for Projects

    Government of Québec
    Support for Quebec-Nordic cooperation projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 11, 2024
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Orillia logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Rebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities

    City of Orillia
    40% property tax relief for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Assistance Program

    Municipality of Lakeshore
    Fee support for eligible recreation participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 90 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Assistance Program (RAP)

    City of Hamilton
    Subsidized recreation access for Hamilton residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Connection Subsidy

    Town of Oakville
    Fee assistance for recreation and culture programs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $400 to $400
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Amherstburg logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Fee Assistance (P2P)

    Town of Amherstburg
    90% fee support for eligible recreation programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Halton Hills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Recreation Financial Assistance

    Town of Halton Hills
    Financial aid for recreation fees
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Thomas logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Recreation Subsidies

    City of St. Thomas
    Support for youth recreation access
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Rediscover Main Streets

    Government of Canada
    Community funding for vibrant main streets
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 4, 2022
    • Closing date : April 29, 2022
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regional Grant Programs

    Government of New Brunswick
    Funding for sport and recreation organizations
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    NB, Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

    Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
    Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    Timeline
    • Open Date : April 1, 2019
    • Closing date : March 31, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Hartland Charitable Trust logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Research reports on the social participation of persons with disabilities

    Hartland Charitable Trust
    Research funding for disability inclusion projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 130,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France

    Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
    Funding for artistic co-creation with the community
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 7, 2026
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Kingston Arts Council (KAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Resiliency Grants (2021)

    Kingston Arts Council (KAC)
    Funding for Kingston professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Richmond Hill Arts Awards

    City of Richmond Hill
    Awards recognizing Richmond Hill artistic achievement
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $1,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program

    City of Richmond Hill
    Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 200 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • River Philip Foundation logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    River Philip Foundation — General Funding

    River Philip Foundation
    Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    NS, Canada
  • Rivers and Area Community Foundation (RACF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rivers Wetlands Project

    Rivers and Area Community Foundation (RACF)
    Community funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund

    Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
    Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 6, 2021
    • Closing date : February 15, 2021
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    RTO4 2026-2027 Partnership Program

    Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4)
    Co-investment support for tourism development
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    RTO7 Partnership Program

    Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
    Matching funding for tourism projects in BruceGreySimcoe
    Eligible Funding
    • From $350 to $75,000
    • 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 : February 2, 2026
    • Closing date : February 27, 2026
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Association Partnership Program

    City of Ottawa
    Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 24, 2022
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rural Economic Development Program – Rural Economy & Agri-Tourism (CIP Financial Incentive Program)

    Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
    Funding for rural business and agri-tourism growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • S’Cool Life Fund logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    S'Cool Life Fund

    S’Cool Life Fund
    Funding for school life enrichment projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 31, 2025
    Canada
  • Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding

    Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust (SRMT)
    Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiatives
    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
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Sault Ste. Marie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sault Ste. Marie Tourism Development Fund

    City of Sault Ste. Marie
    Supports tourism projects in Sault Ste. Marie
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Development Programs

    City of St. Catharines
    Funding for arts and culture projects in St. Catharines
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : April 30, 2026
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    SCCIP Facility Access Funding

    City of St. Catharines
    Funding for arts access and cultural programming
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 49,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Scugog logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program

    Township of Scugog
    Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $10,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Culture Mauricie logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie

    Culture Mauricie
    Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,000 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Quebec, Canada
  • Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Shared Funds Program

    Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia
    Funding for local community initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
    • Up to 75% 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
    NS, Canada
  • Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Signature Grants

    Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF)
    Supports exceptional visual arts initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    NB, Canada
  • Township of Severn logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund

    Township of Severn
    Funding for Simcoe County tourism and culture projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : January 10, 2025
    • Closing date : February 14, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Francis Family Foundation (FFF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Small Arts Grants Program

    Francis Family Foundation (FFF)
    Funding for small arts organizations and community arts programs
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Canada
  • Ski-Doo logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Snow PASS Grant Program

    Ski-Doo
    Funding for snowmobile community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2023
    Canada
  • Conseil des Arts de Longueuil logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Spaces to artists

    Conseil des Arts de Longueuil
    Free creative space for professional artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 24, 2025
    • Closing date : November 20, 2025
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Special Event Permit Fee Assistance Program

    Town of Oakville
    Fee assistance for eligible Oakville special events
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Oakville, Ontario, Canada
  • Their Opportunity logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sport Subsidy

    Their Opportunity
    Support for children’s sports participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Orangeville logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports and Cultural Events Funding

    Town of Orangeville
    Funding for sports and cultural event participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Their Opportunity logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Sports Subsidy

    Their Opportunity
    Support for children’s sports participation
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Canadian Women & Sport logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Spotlight Grant

    Canadian Women & Sport
    Funding for inclusive girls’ sport initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • From $5,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 26, 2025
    Canada
  • Township of Stone Mills logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Stone Mills Recreation Youth Grant

    Township of Stone Mills
    Support for youth recreational activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Stone Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Strong Roots Community Grant Program

    North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF)
    Support for resilient, inclusive community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 11, 2025
    BC, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Structuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
    Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-Gaspé
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation and warehousing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for supervised summer student jobs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 3,741 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Public administration
    Timeline
    • Closing date : January 8, 2025
    Ontario, Canada
  • Molson Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for education, health, arts, and culture

    Molson Foundation
    Funding for education, health, arts and culture
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund

    Government of Canada
    Funding for live arts and music projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : July 9, 2021
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support Fund for Socio-Economic Events and Activities

    MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé (MRC)
    Funding for local socio-economic events and activities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Trois-Rivières logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support Program for Cultural Activities

    City of Trois-Rivières
    Support for cultural projects and organizational development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 30, 2025
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Gatineau logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    Support Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)

    City of Gatineau
    Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Open Date : August 31, 2026
    • Closing date : October 7, 2026
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada