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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.

340 opportunities available
Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Rio Tinto Alcan Canada - Rio Tinto Aluminum Canada Fund

RioTinto Alcan
Support for community social and environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Salmo Valley Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Salmo Valley Fund

Salmo Community Resource Society
Supports community quality-of-life improvement projects
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Brant Community Foundation - Brant Community Foundation Grant

BCF
Supports local charitable community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Brant Community Foundation - Children & Youth Recreation Grant Program

BCF
Supports youth recreation programming in local communities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund

Tri-Town Foundation
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Donation and Sponsorship Requests
Grant and FundingOpen

Donation and Sponsorship Requests

Boston Pizza Foundation
Donations and sponsorship support for community initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program – Conservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and its Habitats
Grant and FundingClosed

Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program – Conservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and its Habitats

Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)
Support for responsible ORV use protecting wildlife habitats
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program

Outaouais Tourism
Supports regional tourism offer development projects
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Amateur Sport Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Amateur Sport Grant Program

Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC)
Supports amateur sport facilities and equipment improvements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Building Communities Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Building Communities Grant

Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC)
Supports community-led park and playground development
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Arts & Culture Local Grant Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts & Culture Local Grant Program

The Japan Foundation, Toronto
Partial support for non-profit Japanese cultural activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ImmersART
Grant and FundingClosed

ImmersART

Fédération culturelle canadienne-française
Funds French-language arts and heritage school activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
PassepART
Grant and FundingClosed

PassepART

Fédération culturelle canadienne-française
Supports arts, culture, and heritage activities in schools
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Sponsorship Programs
Grant and FundingOpen

Sponsorship Programs

Atlantic Lottery
Sponsorship for community initiatives in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 2,500 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Every Kid Every Community
Grant and FundingOpen

Every Kid Every Community

Hockey Alberta Foundation
Support for community hockey participation initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Iris Energy Community Grants Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Iris Energy Community Grants Program

Iris Energy (IREN)
Funding for local community-benefit initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Giving Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Giving Fund

Weyerhaeuser
Supports local community initiatives in priority focus areas
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
O
Grant and FundingClosed

Ontario Youth Wellness Grant

The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC)
Supports youth wellness through sport and recreation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Aecon Cares
Grant and FundingOpen

Aecon Cares

Aecon Group Inc.
Donations and sponsorships supporting community priority initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
BOLT Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

BOLT Grant Program

Internet Society Foundation
Supports projects expanding global Internet connectivity through prototypes and pilots.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
Types of eligible projects
Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant
Grant and FundingClosed

Equity through Diverse Impact (EDI) Grant

The Ottawa 67's Foundation
Support inclusive youth sport and recreation participation
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador - Free to Play

The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports outdoor play initiatives for children
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Local Community Support - Donations and Sponsorships
Grant and FundingOpen

Local Community Support - Donations and Sponsorships

Fondation Bon Départ de Canadian Tire du Québec inc.
Support for community sport and active living initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
ISC Community Giving Program
Grant and FundingOpen

ISC Community Giving Program

Information Services Corporation (ISC)
Community support for nonprofit initiatives and cultural programs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 1.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Good Food, Good Life Community Program
Other SupportOpen

Good Food, Good Life Community Program

Nestlé Canada
Supports community health and active living initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage
Grant and FundingClosed

Museums Assistance Program - Access to Heritage

Department of Canadian Heritage (LJI)
Funding for travelling heritage exhibitions in Canada.
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

2001 London Alliance Canada Summer Games Fund

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF)
Support amateur sport initiatives promoting physical health
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Arts Funding Program - IDEA Grants

Capital Regional District
Supports innovative arts projects by non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Explore Québec on the Road Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Explore Québec on the Road Program

Gouvernment of Québec, ARF-Québec
Supports travel agencies offering discounted Quebec road trip packages
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Grant and FundingOpen

First Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program

First Peoples' Cultural Foundation (FPCC)
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
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
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events
Grant and FundingClosed

City Grant Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Events

City of Richmond Hill
Supports community organizations serving Richmond residents
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta - Community Grants

Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta
Supports community priorities in Southeastern Alberta
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Grant and FundingOpen

2026 Recreational, Sports, and Outdoor Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program

Gouvernment of Québec
Supports recreation, sport, and outdoor infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
The Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

The Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund

Tri-Town Foundation
Supports youth community recreation programming
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation - Community Grant

PoCo Community Foundation
Supports innovative community projects serving Port Coquitlam residents
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec

Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
T
Grant and FundingOpen

TD Bank Group - Corporate Donations and Sponsorships

TD Bank, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD)
Funding for community-based projects and events
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
Grant and FundingOpen

Cultural Spaces Grant Program - Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

City of Vancouver
Supports capital improvements and planning for cultural spaces
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

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