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.
527 opportunities available
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
Grant and FundingOpen
Montérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for sustainable tourism attractions and infrastructure development
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Funding for regional tourism offer development
Grant and FundingSuspended
French Language Services Program
Supports initiatives promoting and protecting Nunavut's Francophone community
Grant and FundingOpen
QEPD — Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund - CED (QC)
Funding to address impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Grant and FundingClosed
Toronto Arts Council - Strategic Funding Programs
Supports strategic arts projects and public programming
Grant and FundingClosed
BOLT Grant Program
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Grant and FundingArchived
Regional development agencies: COVID-19 support
Support for businesses affected by COVID-19
Grant and FundingOpen
Donation and Sponsorship Requests
Donations and sponsorship support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpen
Aecon Cares
Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Grant and FundingOpen
AFA — Public Art Galleries Operating Funding
Operating support for public art galleries
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Grant and FundingClosed
Scugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
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Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)
Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support
Grant and FundingClosed
Communities and Artists Shifting Culture
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
P
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Municipal incentives for property and housing improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
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Grant and FundingOpen
TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
Funding for community-based projects and events
Grant and FundingClosed
City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Supports community organizations serving Richmond residents
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Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
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Grant and FundingClosed
The City of North Bay Community Centennial Celebrations, Event Hosting Fund – Application 2025
Funding for North Bay centennial celebration events
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP)
Funding for professional artistic projects and presentations
A
Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Supports tourism product development, training, and visitor facilities
P
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Partners in Art Funding Programs
Funding for contemporary visual art projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growth
Grant and FundingClosed
Outdoor Recreation Fund
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax credit for Gaspésie and selected maritime regions of Quebec
Refundable tax credit for maritime regions
Grant and FundingClosed
Northwest Territories Arts Council Funding
Financial support for Northwest Territories artists and art projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Cultural Facilities Fund
Supports upgrades and development of Ottawa's local cultural spaces
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Funds to increase community profiles in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Grants (2018-2020)
Support for New Brunswick visual arts projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Capital Projects Matching Grant
Supports community capital improvements and specialized equipment
P
Grant and FundingClosed
Prix Barbara A. Tyler pour le leadership muséal
Recognition for museum leadership excellence
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship for Emerging Museum Professionals
Support for early-career museum professional development
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Call for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Grant and FundingClosed
Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Shirley L. Thomson Award for Young Conservators
Support for young conservation internship projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Individual Professional Development Program - Culture Mauricie
Support for individual professional development
A
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Accelerator program for tourism entrepreneurs
Fully funded tourism business accelerator
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals
Supports mid-career museum learning and exchanges
Grant and FundingOpen
Local Community Support - Donations and Sponsorships
Support for community sport and active living initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Supports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Accessibility Support Fund
Accessibility support for ArtsNL applicants
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Grants for Organizations
Support for one-off professional artistic projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Support for sport participation and facility improvements
Grant and FundingOpen
Golf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program
Funding for Canadian golf heritage projects
Grant and FundingOpen
Creation Grant Program
Funding for Indigenous artistic creation in Newfoundland and Labrador
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program
Funding for community recreation and cultural initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Historic resource conservation grants
Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
M
Grant and FundingClosed
Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia - Multiple Programs (Benevolence, Bursary, Shared Funds, Administrative Funds)
Support for charitable and educational initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Sports for Kids Grant
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Grant and FundingClosed
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program
Supports awareness and preservation of British Columbia heritage resources
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Indigenous collectives and organizations
Supports Indigenous arts creation and organizational development
Grant and FundingOpen
PacifiCan — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Funding to support francophone businesses and communities in British Columbia
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceClosed
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
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Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Supports outdoor play initiatives for children
Grant and FundingOpen
ISC Community Giving Program
Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
Grant and FundingClosed
Support Fund for Accessibility Costs
Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) – Development
Funding for emerging arts presenters in under-served communities
Expert AdviceOpen
Regeneration Works - Launch Pad Grant
Professional coaching support for community organizational capacity
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Boost your company's growth and sustainability with targeted tourism investments
A
Grant and FundingClosed
Aid for operation - arts - organizations
Operating support for professional arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Language Grants
Supports First Nations language revitalization in British Columbia
Grant and FundingOpen
INVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Community Mural Grant
Funding for community mural projects in Edmonton
Grant and FundingOpen
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program – Projects
Supports community-led anti-racism and diversity initiatives in Canada