Grant and FundingOpen
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
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSupport for Community Organizations
Municipal support for local community groupsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,700 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsClosedRebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities
40% property tax relief for eligible charities
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Youth in Culture Program
Supports Ottawa youth pursuing careers in arts and culture
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenBusiness / Arts - artsvest Regional
Sponsorship training and mentorship for cultural nonprofits
Grant and FundingClosedEPRTNT — Digital development of a company
Funding for tourism businesses’ digital transformation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedAmici Campership Program
Financial support for overnight summer camp attendance
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedHeritage Property Tax Relief Program
Tax relief for heritage property conservation- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
The only financial support
Funding for leisure and sport projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCharles Biddle Award
Recognition for immigrant cultural contributors in Quebec
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenEpson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare- Grant and FundingClosed
Protection, transmission et valorisation du patrimoine culturel à caractère religieux - aide financière
Funding for Quebec religious heritage restoration 
Grant and FundingClosedDelinquency Prevention Program through Sports, Arts and Culture
Funding for youth delinquency prevention through culture
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program
Funding for charitable community projectsEligible 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 projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Other SupportClosedThe Spiel Foundation - Game Bundle Donation Program
Game bundles for organizations in need- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Prices and winners
Awards for artistic and cultural excellence in Montérégie 
Grant and FundingClosedSpecial Event Permit Fee Assistance Program
Fee assistance for eligible Oakville special events
Grant and FundingClosedAffordable Recreation – Fee Subsidy Policy
Fee assistance for recreation participation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedThe Virtue Foundation — Direct Service Programs for Children
Ranch-based support for children and families- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Mars Family Foundation Grants
Funding for qualifying Wisconsin nonprofits 
Grant and FundingClosedChris Argue Memorial Fund
Support leadership and confidence through NWT wilderness travel
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedFonds Première entreprise de la Pointe-de-la-Gaspésie
Support for first-time business start-up and growthEligible Funding- From $8,000 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedFee Assistance Program
Fee assistance for recreation and leisure access
Grant and FundingClosedFabulous Festivals and Events Program
Supports unique festivals and events promoting northern B.C. tourism
Grant and FundingClosedFondation L'Accolade — Artistic Creation Funding
Artistic residencies for contemporary creation- Grant and FundingClosed
Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants
Community funding for local nonprofit projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for associations covered by the Act respecting the professional status of artists
Support for artist associations in Quebec 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Innovation Grant Program
Funding for innovative tourism experiences in Oxford County
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTownship of Edwardsburgh Cardinal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Municipal incentives for property and housing improvements
Grant and FundingOpenThe Sifton Family Foundation
Supports community well-being, literacy, and recreation initiatives- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Quebec-Nordic Council of Ministers Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Quebec-Nordic cooperation projects - Grant and FundingOpen
Subsidies and scholarships - leisure
Funding for leisure and sports projects in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedReston and Area Foundation Grant Program
Community grants and scholarships in West Manitoba- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Community Recreation Centres
Funding for community recreation centres 
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation, Arts and Culture Grant / Tourism and Economic Development Grant
Funding for community and local development projects
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFinancial Assistance Program for the Enhancement of Built Heritage in the Quartier-du-Musée
Funding for heritage building restoration
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) Grant Program
Supports skill-building and leadership development in arts organizations
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous community
Grant and FundingClosedWawanesa Community Foundation Inc. — General Funding
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Tax CreditsClosedHeritage Property Tax Reduction Program
Property tax relief for heritage restoration
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program (RAP)
Subsidized recreation access for Hamilton residents
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
Grant and FundingOpenIris Energy Community Grants Program
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMarkham Heritage Estates
Support for relocating threatened heritage homes
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays
Financial support for tourism marketing projects
Grant and FundingOpenCanadian 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
Grant and FundingClosedBrant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Grant and FundingClosedJumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
Funding for youth sports and recreation participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Hamilton Creative Placemaking Grant
Temporary creative projects in Downtown Hamilton - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Samuel Rogers Memorial Trust — General Funding
Quaker trust funding for Friends’ initiatives 
Other SupportOpenGood Food, Good Life Community Program
Supports community health and active living initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profits 
Grant and FundingClosedNan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Support for emerging visual artists' growth
Grant and FundingClosedSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Awards Program
Juried awards for New Brunswick artists and craftspeople
Grant and FundingOpenMontérégie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for sustainable tourism attractions and infrastructure development- Grant and FundingClosed
Aide à la mobilité - arts - organismes
Travel funding for professional arts organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedStructural Projects Policy
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-LaurentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Cultural Places Grant
Funding to transform heritage places into community venues
Grant and FundingClosedLac Saint-Jean - Regional transport fund for recreational and sporting activities
Transportation support for provincial sports events
Grant and FundingClosedDowntown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan
Funding for downtown property revitalizationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
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Grant and FundingClosedSupport Program for Sports and Recreational Infrastructure in Schools and Higher Education (PSISRSES)
Funding for school sports and recreation infrastructure- Other SupportClosed
Community Service Organization Designation
Subsidized facility access for community organizations 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedAtlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingOpen
Call for proposals on culture to promote mental health among youth aged 12 to 18
Funding for culture-based youth mental health projects 
Grant and FundingClosedMillion Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Grant and FundingOpenBuilding Communities Grant
Supports community-led park and playground development- Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Studio Award program
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Funding
Top-up funding for community improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedAFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artists
Grant and FundingOpenThe Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Funding to improve community spaces- Grant and FundingClosed
Hart Family Fund for Small Towns
Seed funding for small-town preservation projects 
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Halton Hills Recreation Financial Assistance
Affordable recreation access support for residents
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTax Assistance and Rebates
Property tax assistance for eligible Kingston owners
Grant and FundingOpenInitiatives program (FIP)
Supports high-impact tourism development projects in Montréal
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizations
Grant and FundingClosedKajungiqsaut Grants (Kiinaujaksaq Pivallianirijanganik Ajuriqsuujjijuq)
Funding for Inuit artists’ creative development
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedRBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artists
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
Grant and FundingOpenRio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
Support for community social and environmental initiatives- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Neighbourhood Activation Fund
In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood events