Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy
Business funding for local growth projects
Updated May 2026
Tourism Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia for 2026
Access programs for marketing, infrastructure, events, workforce, accessibility, and sustainability. Learn eligibility rules and build stronger grant applications.
Nova Scotia offers a diverse mix of tourism grants and funding designed for accommodations, tours, attractions, festivals, DMOs, municipalities, and non-profits. Programs span marketing partnerships, experience development, waterfront and trail infrastructure, workforce training, accessibility upgrades, and sustainable tourism. This directory explains what exists, who is eligible, and how to apply effectively in 2026.
1037 programs available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation
Funding for innovative local development projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenMRC Portneuf — Heritage and Culture Fund
Supports cultural arts and heritage projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC des Chenaux — Young Promoters Fund
Funding for young entrepreneurs and business succession
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAccès jardins
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Joliette — Technology and Digital Transition Fund (FTTN) – Stream 2
Support for digital transition projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Maskinongé — RRF-stream 3 Signature innovation
Supports local outdoor recreation projects
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
Enhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents 
Grant and FundingClosedSODEC — Assistance for businesses in the arts and crafts sector — Stream 2
Financial support for young Quebec artisan businesses for their development
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
Funding for local territorial vitality projects
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Development Fund
Financial support for community-led cultural projects in La Vallée-du-Richelieu
Grant and FundingClosedGroup Entrepreneurship Capital Program
Supports real estate projects for Quebec social economy enterprises
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMosaic Fund
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Jacques-Cartier — Jacques-Cartier Tourism Envelope
Support for tourism projects and events
Grant and FundingOpenFinancial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Supports tourism festivals and event growth
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Support for tourism business development- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
MRC Portneuf — Support Fund for Structuring Projects
Funding for structuring community projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCall for projects showcasing Sherbrooke’s intangible heritage
Supports innovative projects promoting Sherbrooke's intangible cultural heritage- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for nonprofit tenants
Financial support for nonprofit tenants in Montreal's public interest sectors 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for the Emergence of Business Projects
Funding for business project feasibility and expert analysisEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Grant and FundingClosedMRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Festivals and Events Support Fund (FSÉF) – Component 1
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Grant and FundingOpenMRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
Support for community-focused structuring projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund
Funding for tourism development projects- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds de soutien à l'entrepreneuriat
Financial support for business development in Vallée-du-RichelieuEligible 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation 
Grant and FundingClosedMRC L'Islet — Support fund for cultural cafés
Support for cultural café creation and growth
Grant and FundingClosedTourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Tax CreditsClosedLaval Économique — Tax credit – Urban Expansion
Property tax credit for non-residential construction or renovations
Grant and FundingClosedCommemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Supports Indigenous-led initiatives commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 3 - Networking with regional innovation organisations
Tourism innovation support for Quebec businesses - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 3
Non-repayable support for innovation and growth 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance for large-scale northern projects
Supports major northern Quebec community and infrastructure development projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 1 - Call for proposals to support the development of innovative solutions
Tourism Innovation Program fosters solutions in Quebec industry 
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial assistance program for businesses in physical activities (PAFEMAP)
Financial support for workplace physical activity initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Support Program for Events and Festivals
Funding for events and festivals in Vallée-de-l'Or - Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Support fund for creative caravans
Funding for mobile cultural animation projects - Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
Business financing for growth and succession 
Grant and FundingClosedMitis MRC — Regional and Rural Fund (RRF) - Component 1
Supports regional development in agriculture, tourism, and transportation
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Indigenous Visual Artists Materials
Funding for Indigenous visual artists' materials and supplies
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces Grant Program - Critical Capital Assistance Capital Grants
Supports urgent life-safety repairs for Vancouver cultural facilities
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Sartigan — New Tourist Attractions Fund (FNAT)
Funding for new tourist attractions- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Supports major tourism festivals in Quebec 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedYouth Employment and Skills Strategy - Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Supports employers in creating summer jobs for Canadian youth- Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC L'Islet — Local investment fund (FLI / FLS)
Financing for business development projects 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Deux-Montagnes — Regional and Rural Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
Support for public access to water projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Grant and FundingClosedLaurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities
Supports sustainable tourism development projects in the Laurentians region
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMRC Kamouraska — Bas-Saint-Laurent Territorial Partnership Program
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- Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - Structuring Projects Support Policy
Funding for local and regional structuring projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation 
Grant and FundingClosedStream Two — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous sport and recreation projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for Projects to Promote Quebec Culture — Component 1: Development and deployment of collective initiatives
Supports collective initiatives promoting Quebec culture 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedWinnipeg Heritage Incentive Programs
Funding for heritage-led development in WinnipegEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation- Other SupportOpen
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions 
Grant and FundingClosedPathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residents- Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Restoration Assistance Program
Funding for heritage building restoration and preservation 
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedMentorship program
Mentorship support for local artists
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Grant and FundingOpenHeritage Facilities
Supports development and renovation of Nunavut heritage facilities
- Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Preserve and support Indigenous heritage 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia - Multiple Programs (Benevolence, Bursary, Shared Funds, Administrative Funds)
Support for charitable and educational initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedGainey Foundation — General Funding
Support for youth arts and environment initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCity Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Supports Richmond community programs and events
Grant and FundingOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedListen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Digitization support for Indigenous heritage
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedVillage of Havelock Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial support for Havelock property improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Professional Development Grant
Supports arts and heritage professional development initiatives 
Grant and FundingOpenDonation and Sponsorship Requests
Donations and sponsorship support for community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Grant Program
Funding for Norwegian community events and activities 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMunicipal Financial Programs
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Grant and FundingClosedEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Micro Grants Program
Micro funding for inclusive arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedWhitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth- Tax CreditsClosed
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions 
Grant and FundingClosedRockcliffe Park Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Rockcliffe Park community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 2: Support for regional celebrations
Funding for regional Quebec National Holiday celebrations - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Wage subsidies for heritage jobsEligible Funding- From $200,000 to $1,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation 
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedDesignated Property Grant Program
Funding for designated heritage property restoration- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Recreation access support for Port Hope residents - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support for Workers in Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund
Funding for live arts and music projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity cultural places program
Funding for community cultural heritage spaces- Other SupportClosed
Aquatic Volunteer Recognition Program
Volunteer hours help cover aquatic course costs 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program
Financial incentives for Main Street redevelopment
Grant and FundingClosed2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund
Support amateur sport initiatives promoting physical health- Grant and FundingOpen
Prix du mérite en interprétation du patrimoine, volet carrière
Recognition for a career in heritage interpretation 
Grant and FundingClosedAccess to Recreation Grant Program
Fee assistance for recreation and cultural activities
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenClosing SoonSupport Program for Cultural Organizations (PSOC)
Funding for cultural organizations in Gatineau