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.
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Synchronex
Québec network supporting innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Albert Hall Seniors Enhancement Fund
Supporting seniors recreational activities and well-being
Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriers
Grant and FundingClosed
Molson Foundation Grant Program
Funding for qualified charitable organizations
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Grant and FundingClosed
Programmes du conseil sport loisir de l'Estrie
Financial support for sport and leisure projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Educational leisure program
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools
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Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec
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Grant and FundingClosed
Research reports on the social participation of persons with disabilities
Research funding for disability inclusion projects
Tax CreditsClosed
Low Income Seniors or Low Income Persons with Disabilities Tax Assistance
Property tax assistance for eligible low-income homeowners
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
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Grant and FundingClosed
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Catalysts
Multi-year support for public-facing arts organizations
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Loisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Transportation support for activities outside Montérégie
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Grant and FundingClosed
Eamonn O'Loghlin Scholarship Fund
Scholarship support for eligible CNE seasonal employees
Grant and FundingClosed
Conference Bursary
Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust, Canadian Museums Association (CMA)
Funding for nurses attending professional conferences
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Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Produits adaptés
Adapted products for people with visual impairments
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Grant and FundingClosed
Friends of the Woodstock Art Gallery Legacy Scholarship (WAG Scholarship)
Annual $1,000 arts scholarship support
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Townshippers Foundation Grants Program
Funding for grassroots community projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
F.A.R.E. Program (Fee Assisted Recreational Experiences)
Fee assistance for recreation access
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Arts Impact Grant
Supports arts organizations and collectives in B.C.
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Program
Support for visual artists’ career growth
Grant and FundingOpen
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events
Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
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Grant and FundingClosed
Programming assistance - arts - organizations
Support for professional arts organizations in Longueuil
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural Infrastructure Program
Supports construction and revitalization of arts and cultural facilities
Grant and FundingClosed
EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer
Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Support for religious heritage project start-up
Grant and FundingClosed
Events & Festivals Fund
Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
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Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Property tax relief for eligible Oshawa property owners
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
The Ballytobin Foundation Grant
Funding for Kingston arts events at The Isabel
Other SupportOpen
Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Indemnification for eligible travelling exhibitions
Grant and FundingOpen
COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance Program
COVID-19 recovery support for Pennsylvania small businesses
Grant and FundingOpen
Community, Youth & Cultural Funding Program
Municipal funding for community, youth, and cultural projects
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Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Commercial Energy Audit Program
Incentives for commercial energy audits
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Grants and Community Support Program
Municipal support for community initiatives
Grant and FundingClosed
BCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Funding for arts and cultural space development
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Arts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Support for eco-responsible arts projects in Montreal
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Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Designation of Institutions and Public Authorities Program
Supports cultural property designation and access
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Grant and FundingClosed
Grenfell Campus Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Grenfell Campus student funding for academic merit
Grant and FundingClosed
Access Program (Recreation Fee Assistance)
Subsidized recreation fees for Whitby residents
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
Indigenous Business Advisors
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business development
Grant and FundingClosed
PRIX COAL 2023: an edition on plants
Support for art projects on the plant world
Grant and FundingArchived
OAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Grant and FundingClosed
Listen, Hear Our Voices — Large projects
Digitization support for Indigenous heritage
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism development projects in Outaouais
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 FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for business and property improvements
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Joliette — Business Assistance Fund (FAE) – Stream 1
Funding for business start-up and succession
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small
Matching support for public community facilities
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
Grant and FundingClosed
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Community Affiliation Policy
Support for local community leisure organizations
Grant and FundingClosed
Sectoral Agreement on Cultural Development in Mauricie
Funding for cultural development projects in Mauricie
Grant and FundingArchived
Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario
Funding for tourism product and experience growth
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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
Ontario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project development
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
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Municipal Financial Programs
Funding for tourism initiatives in SDG
Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Association Partnership Program
Supports rural Ottawa organizations with project-based financial assistance
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Grant and FundingClosed
Exhibition Renewal and Museum Activities Support Program
Support for museum exhibitions and activities
Grant and FundingClosed
AFA — Organization Activation Projects Funding
Funds rural Alberta projects to support emerging artists
Grant and FundingOpen
Emerging Curator Fellowship
Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project
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 FundingOpen
Programme de bibliothèque de recherche
Support for research library access and scholarship projects
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Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
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
City of Trois-Rivières Heritage Enhancement Program
Support for heritage enhancement projects in Trois-Rivières
Grant and FundingClosed
Commemorative Partnership Program
Funding for projects commemorating Canadian military service and sacrifice
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Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives (including Festivals)
Funding for multicultural member initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Heritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Indigenous Partnership Program
Supports collaborative reconciliation projects with Indigenous communities in heritage