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
Grant and FundingClosedKootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenEmerging Curator Fellowship
Support for an emerging curatorial exhibition project
Grant and FundingClosedBuilding Communities through Arts and Heritage
Funding for local arts and heritage projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals 
Grant and FundingOpenRegional Action Support Program (RASP)
Support for regional actions in Capitale-Nationale and Lévis
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedSummer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program
Funding for supervised summer student jobs
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommunity Mural Grant
Funding for community mural projects in Edmonton
Grant and FundingClosed2026 Richmond Hill Heritage Grant Application Form
Funding for designated heritage property work
Grant and FundingClosedGrants to Volunteer Organizations & Groups
Funding for Timmins volunteer organizations
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture & Heritage Fund Grants
Support for local arts and heritage initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedResponsible and Strategic Initiatives Support Program 2025-2027 — Stream 2 - Tourism Business Events
Funding for tourism business events in Gaspésie
Grant and FundingClosedDurham Region Para Sport and Recreation Funds
Supports parasport programs, equipment, infrastructure, and events
Grant and FundingClosedFirst Nations and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program
Funding for First Nations and Inuit cultural centres- Grant and FundingClosed
The ChariTree Foundation 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant
Funding for camp tree planting and environmental education 
Grant and FundingClosedcollectionArtNB Acquisitions Project
Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
Grant and FundingClosedFriedrich Schiller Foundation for German-Canadian Culture — General Funding
Support for German-Canadian cultural initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedCanadian Experiences Fund (CEF)
Canadian Experiences Fund supports innovative tourism projects expansion
Grant and FundingClosedRivers & Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Funding for community projects in Rivers and area
Grant and FundingClosedWinkler Community Foundation - Community Fund
Supports community projects improving local well-being
Grant and FundingOpenCreation Grant Program
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- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Nobleman Scholar Program
Paid history internship for graduate students - Grant and FundingClosed
Component 4: Restoration of Integrated Artworks
Support for restoring public integrated artworks - Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de soutien à la sensibilisation à la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre
Support for environmental awareness projects 
Grant and FundingArchivedOAC — French-language broadcasting - how it works
Support for French-language arts presenters in Ontario
Grant and FundingOpenLoisir et Sport Montérégie — Transport Fund
Transportation support for activities outside Montérégie
Grant and FundingClosedAamjiwnaang First Nation — Community Programs
Support for youth and seniors recreation needs- Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
The Gray Foundation — General Funding
Supports BRCA research and NYC youth 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans
Funding for downtown and development improvements
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Sustainability Micro-Grant Program
Funding for local sustainability projects
Grant and FundingClosedLeisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program
Financial support for local recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec- Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Computers for schools in Quebec
Affordable refurbished computers for Quebec organizations 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2025 fall granting program
Funding for community improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Special Project Funding 2014
Funding for New Brunswick visual arts projects
Grant and FundingClosedPrescott Community Grants – 2025 Community Grant Program
Community funding for local service organizations
Grant and FundingOpenFrench Language Arts and Culture Development
Supports French language arts, culture, and heritage in Nunavut
Grant and FundingClosedStrong Roots Community Grant Program
Supports community-led resilience and sustainability projects- Grant and FundingClosed
The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation — General Funding
Support for bold charitable initiatives across Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Indigenous collectives and organizations
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Grant and FundingOpenThe Norfolk Community Foundation
Supports charitable community projects in Norfolk County
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCultural Development Agreement
Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada
Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects 
Grant and FundingOpenLithuanian Canadian Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Lithuanian cultural projects and charities
Grant and FundingClosedOff-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program – Conservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and its Habitats
Support for responsible ORV use protecting wildlife habitats
Grant and FundingClosedBCAC — Arts Infrastructure Program
Funding for arts and cultural space development
Grant and FundingClosedYouth Endowment Fund
Funding for youth community activities in Penetanguishene
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program — Projects component, Anti-Racism Call
Funding for anti-racism and inclusion initiatives
Grant and FundingClosedOntario 400th Celebrations Program
Funding for cultural and tourism events celebrating Francophone heritage in Ontario- Grant and FundingClosed
Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Nordic culture and member support 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedStructuring Projects Support Fund – MRC de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Funding for structuring projects in La Côte-de-GaspéEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedTourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
Grant and FundingClosedCommunities and Artists Shifting Culture
Supports arts and culture projects advancing community impact
Grant and FundingClosedMississippi Mills Community Fund - 2026 Pilot Grant
Community funding for local initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Enabling Accessibility Fund — General Funding
Funding to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Rural Ontario Development Program (ROD) Guidelines - Community Development
Cost-shared funding for rural Ontario businesses 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants Program
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Grant and FundingClosedOak Lake and Area Foundation Grant Program
Funding for nonprofit community projects
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Events Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for cultural community events in Wellington North
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Program Grants
Supports ongoing community programs delivered by non-profit organizations
Grant and FundingClosedStrategic Initiatives Fund - Strategic Growth and Development Component
Information not available
Grant and FundingClosedScugog Heritage Conservation District 2025 Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage façade improvements
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedSupport Policy for Structuring Projects to Improve Living Environments (PSPS)
Support for structuring local development projects- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation 2026 Awards Program
Juried support for New Brunswick artists 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Matched funding for tourism growth projects- Grant and FundingOpen
Prix Sépaq de l'interprète de l'année.
Recognition for heritage interpretation excellence - Grant and FundingOpen
Lithuanian Canadian Foundation 2026 Project Proposals
Funding for Lithuanian cultural and charitable projects 
Grant and FundingOpenCommercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Kingston Heritage Grant Program
Matching support for heritage conservation projects
Grant and FundingClosedSt. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP)
Support for arts and culture in St. Catharines
Grant and FundingClosedCall for Artists - Music-themed displays for Anne Foster Windows Program
Music-themed window display opportunity for artists- Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years
Funding for emerging young artists 
Grant and FundingClosedThe City of North Bay, Event Hosting Fund
Funding for community-focused events in North Bay- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Cooperation Grant Program (New Brunswick/Quebec)
Supports cultural cooperation projects between Quebec and New Brunswick - Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism – Gaspésie (EPRTNT) 2025–2027
Funding for tourism development and digital transformation 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonGrant Application Information
Support for education and Ukrainian culture initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedBusiness / Arts Awards
Awards recognizing arts-business leadership- Grant and FundingClosed
Educational leisure program
After-school leisure activities for secondary schools 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedArts et lettres de Montréal - Territorial partnership - Ecoresponsibility and sharing
Support for eco-responsible arts projects in Montreal
