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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.
1037 programs available
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBrock Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for downtown revitalization
Grant and FundingClosedConvergence 2025 Juried Art Exhibition
Juried exhibition for environment-themed artwork- Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation and Sports Support and Accessibility Program
Support for accessible recreation and sports 
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Legacy Fund (HLF) - Heritage Awareness Program
Supports awareness and preservation of British Columbia heritage resources
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage grants - Heritage Incentive Program
Supports conservation and seismic upgrades of designated heritage buildings
Grant and FundingClosedWoolwich Way Tourism Funding Streams
Funding for tourism projects and marketing materials
- Grant and FundingClosed
Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants
Funding for downtown revitalization projects 
Other SupportClosedRecreation and Cultural Programs Reimbursement Policy
Reimbursement for municipal recreation and cultural programs
Other SupportClosedTownship of North Glengarry Blue Plaque Program
Commemorative plaques for eligible local figures
Grant and FundingClosedNikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Support for young Japanese Canadian students- Grant and FundingClosed
Donations to community organizations
Funding for Quebec charities supporting children - Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Direct rent support for affected organizations 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenDéveloppement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — PCDT
Convertible financing for tourism development projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedTown of Arnprior Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for Arnprior property improvement projects
Other SupportClosedFacility Fee Waiver Request Form
Facility fee waivers for eligible community groups
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for the Development of the National Trail in Quebec (PAFSNQ)
Funding for National Trail development in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds marguerite monastesse
Funding for inclusive recreational and educational projects 
Grant and FundingClosedKids Helping Kids Foundation - Youth Fundraising Program
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Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBuckhorn Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for Buckhorn revitalization
Grant and FundingClosedConservation of Built Heritage Grant Program
Support for conserving heritage properties in Barrie- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Résidence ancrage à Annecy en France
Funding for artistic co-creation with the community 
Grant and FundingClosedTerrequity Children's Foundation — General Funding
Support for charities helping children in need
Grant and FundingClosedFinancial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Facilities (PAFIRS)
Supports development and renovation of recreational and sports facilities
Grant and FundingOpenFirst Peoples' Cultural Council - Heritage Program
Support Indigenous cultural heritage knowledge transmission
Grant and FundingClosedMinnedosa & District Foundation Grants and Scholarships
Support for local community projects and students
Grant and FundingOpenINVEST North Program — Investment — Launch Stream
Financial aid to start a business in Northern OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpenThe Temiskaming Foundation - For Kids Sake Fund
Supports youth community recreation programming- Grant and FundingOpen
Excellence Award in Heritage Interpretation
Recognition for outstanding heritage interpretation work 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan Incentive Program
Funding for Prescott property revitalization projects
Grant and FundingClosedWellington County Community Grants Programme
Funding for local community initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenNational Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places
Supports conservation of nationally significant heritage places- Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarship for mid-career museum professionals
Supports mid-career museum learning and exchanges 
Grant and FundingClosedOAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Operating support for Francophone artist organizations- Grant and FundingClosed
Call for Proposals to Support Permanent and Traveling Exhibitions —Stream 2: Travelling Exhibitions
Support for museum exhibition projects 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCultural Events Funding
Funding for culturally significant community events
Grant and FundingClosedSheila Hugh Mackay Foundation Grants (2018-2020)
Support for New Brunswick visual arts projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Culture at School — Cultural Workshops in Schools
Funding for cultural workshops in Quebec schools 
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OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Ontario Francophone visual arts and crafts projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Fondation J.A. DeSève - Support for organizations
Support for charitable organizations in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedFramework for Financial Operating Support to Organizations
Operating support for eligible community organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and Renovation Innovation
- Grant and FundingClosed
Prix Barbara A. Tyler pour le leadership muséal
Recognition for museum leadership excellence - Grant and FundingClosed
Region of Waterloo History Prize
Recognizes recent work promoting Waterloo Region heritage 
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Capacity Building Grant
Supports arts and heritage initiatives for local residents- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Mécénat Placements Culture — Stream B Fundraising Campaigns by a Group of Organizations
Supports collective fundraising for cultural groups - Grant and FundingClosed
Yosef Wosk Publication Grant
Funding for Vancouver heritage publication projects 
- Grant and FundingClosed
The Woolwich Way – Marketing Material Fund
Funding for tourism marketing materials in Woolwich 
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program
Fee support for eligible recreation participation
Grant and FundingClosedProgramme de subvention sag-lac en action - sports
Funding for sports and physical activity projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Research reports on the social participation of persons with disabilities
Research funding for disability inclusion projects 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Justin Lefebvre Foundation - Financial Aid Program
Financial aid for children in Estrie 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedHeritage Building Restoration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property restoration
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCall for projects for digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Supports digital cultural development in the Canadian Francophonie
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedSport and Recreation Programs for Indigenous Communities
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Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Gaming Grants - Capital Project Grants
Supporting inclusive, accessible capital projects for not-for-profit organizations
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Supports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenTourism Financing Assistance — Operating Loan
Loan to finance tourism operating costs in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
- Grant and FundingOpen
The Temiskaming Foundation - Historic Cobalt Legacy Fund
Supports Cobalt heritage, culture, and community wellbeing 
Grant and FundingClosedAl Potvin Family Foundation — General Funding
Supports local youth through education and wellbeing
Grant and FundingClosedPhil McNamee Charitable Foundation — Scholarships and Environmental Initiatives
Scholarships and nature-focused community support- Grant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Sports and Recreational Facilities – Phase IV
Funding for sports and recreation facilities - Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art Grants
Funding for innovative, artist-led public art projects in Vancouver 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport Fund for Accessibility Costs
Supports accessibility costs for D/deaf and disabled people- Grant and FundingClosed
Stream Three — Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Funding for Indigenous-led sport and recreation projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities — Stream One
Annual funding for Indigenous sport and social goals 
Grant and FundingClosedPRIX COAL 2023: an edition on plants
Support for art projects on the plant world
Grant and FundingClosedOutdoor Recreation Fund
Supports community outdoor recreation in natural settings
Grant and FundingClosedSports and Cultural Events Funding
Funding for sports and cultural event participation
Tax CreditsOpenBC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Tax credits for B.C. small business investmentEligible Funding- From $25,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Projects for School-age Youth Component
Funding for Indigenous youth cultural projects 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedHome Renovation – Housing Improvement Programs (RénoRégion, PAD, SARP)
Housing renovation and improvement support in La Haute-Côte-Nord
Grant and FundingClosedCemetery Improvement Grant
Funding for cemetery improvement and repair projects
Other SupportTax CreditsClosedTax Relief and Rebates
Property tax relief for eligible Markham properties
Grant and FundingClosedPiscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Program
Support for visual artists’ career growth