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.
343 opportunities available
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
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
Regional Action Support Program (RASP)
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingOpen
Golf Canada Foundation Heritage Grant Program
Funding for Canadian golf heritage projects
Grant and FundingClosed
Historic resource conservation grants
Matching funding for conserving and studying Alberta historic places
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
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Epson's Focused Giving Community Relations Program
Corporate donations for community education arts and welfare
Grant and FundingClosed
Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Digital Transformation Tourism Grant for Quebecans 2022-2025
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Preservation Partnership Program - Historic Resource Conservation Grants
Alberta grants for conserving Provincial, Municipal and Indigenous historic places
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 FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
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 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 FundingSuspended
French Language Services Program
Supports initiatives promoting and protecting Nunavut's Francophone community
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
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule A)
Supports cultural and heritage projects in Nunavut communities
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 FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Grant and FundingClosed
Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program
Affordable ski or snowboard access for local youth
Grant and FundingOpen
Building Communities Grant
Supports community-led park and playground development
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Funding - Equity and inclusion in the arts fund
Supports equity and inclusion in Ottawa’s arts communities
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Supports new uses and pilot projects in religious heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Events & Festivals Fund
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
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Other SupportOpen
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Manicouagan — Manicouagan Cultural Fund
Supports innovative cultural projects fostering community and artistic development
Grant and FundingClosed
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats
Grant and FundingClosed
Artist Studio Award program
Provides subsidized studio spaces to support Vancouver-based artists
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Synchronex
Research centres and technical experts across Quebec
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
PANAM recognition program
Supports non-profits providing activities for disabled individuals
Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Diffusion – French-language projects
Supports the presentation of Ontario's professional Francophone artists
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Heritage Funding Program
Supports heritage projects and operations in Ottawa communities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages (students) (YCWBOL)
Short-term work placements for bilingual students in minority communities
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects
Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer
Supporting sustainable tourism development in Baie-James region
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Heritage Initiatives Program
Supports projects preserving and promoting cultural heritage organizations
Grant and FundingOpen
The Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
Grant and FundingClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for student summer employment positions in key sectors
Grant and FundingOpen
Programme de bibliothèque de recherche
Support for research library access and scholarship projects
Grant and FundingArchived
General Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Conservation Program
Supports conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of heritage resources
Tax CreditsOpen
Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorative Partnership Program
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage
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Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Capital Grants
Capital support for facilities and equipment improvements
Grant and FundingClosed
Museums Assistance Program — Indigenous Heritage
Preserve and support Indigenous heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) — Programming: Presenter Support Organizations
Supports organizations enhancing Canadian arts presentation sector professionalism
Grant and FundingOpen
The Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Core Funding
Operating funding for community heritage centres in Nunavut
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Financial assistance for launching new tourism businesses in Témiscamingue
Grant and FundingOpen
Culture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Communications Program
Supports cultural preservation and promotion through communication initiatives in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpen
French Language Arts and Culture Development
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosed
The Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
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Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences
Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Supports community projects across priority local sectors
Grant and FundingClosed
Golden & District Community Foundation Community Grant Program
Supports community improvement programs and local initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
Edmonton Arts Council - Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
Supports new arts initiatives and collaboration
Grant and FundingClosed
Museum Assistance Program - Collections Management
Supports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations
Expert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Assistance for Indigenous tourism businesses in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Cultural Practices Grant
Supports community-based First Nations cultural practices and events
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Grant and FundingOpen
OAC — Market Development Travel
Supports Ontario artists' travel to connect with arts presenters
Grant and FundingClosed
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage - Community Historical Anniversaries Programming
Supports community events celebrating local arts and historical heritage
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program Large (CFEP)
Funding for enhancing Alberta public-use community facilities
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Tourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorate Canada Program
Funding for national heritage commemoration and celebration projects