Grant and FundingClosed
Support Fund for Socio-Economic Events and Activities
Funding for local socio-economic events and activities
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
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedTownshippers Foundation Grants
Funding for community projects in the Eastern Townships
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Kamouraska — Support Program for the Start-up of Religious Heritage Projects
Support for religious heritage project start-up
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedPort Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for downtown redevelopment and property upgrades
Grant and FundingOpening SoonAssistance Program for Associations and Collective‑Mandate Organizations
Funding for professional associations and collective organizations
Grant and FundingClosedArts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund
Support for community arts, culture and sport projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosedCommunity Group Affiliates Program
Support for Richmond Hill community groups
Grant and FundingClosedCanada Iceland Foundation Grant Program
Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
Grant and FundingClosedOff-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Development Fund; Wellington North Cultural Roundtable Program Funding and Sponsorship
Funding for local community events and programs
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommunity Initiatives Fund
Municipal funding for local community projects
- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Leisure Events (PAFEL)
Financial support for leisure events in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Funding - Capacity Building Program
Supports Ottawa cultural organizations in building organizational capacity
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedCommunity Fee Assistance Program
Financial support for local recreation and arts costs
Grant and FundingClosedArc'teryx Community Grant Program
Support for equitable access to the outdoors- Grant and FundingClosed
Argyll Regimental Foundation — General Funding
Funding for regimental heritage and commemoration 
Grant and FundingClosedFondation communautaire de la Péninsule acadienne – Community Grants (call for proposals)
Community funding for local initiatives
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRenfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingClosedSports for Kids Grant
Supports inclusive youth sport participation in Vancouver
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed2025 SLED (Supporting Local Economic Development) Program
Funding for local economic development projects in Huron County
Grant and FundingClosedSCCIP Development Programs (St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program)
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Grant and FundingClosedCall for projects supporting cultural offerings in the educational pathway
Support for youth cultural activities in schools
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpenHeritage Incentive Programs
Financial support for heritage property projects- Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Québec-Cuba Cooperation Call for Projects
Support for Québec-Cuba joint projects - Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Produits adaptés
Adapted products for people with visual impairments 
Grant and FundingClosedCultural Spaces Grant Program - Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG)
Supports development and improvement of Vancouver cultural spaces
Grant and FundingOpenCulture and Heritage (Schedule B)
Supports cultural and heritage initiatives in Nunavut
Grant and FundingOpenBusiness and Professional Development for Publishers — Grants
Grants for New Brunswick publishers for business travel and training
Grant and FundingClosedPilot Mound & District Foundation Inc. — General Funding
Funding for community-benefit projects
Grant and FundingClosedRural Economic Development Program – Rural Economy & Agri-Tourism (CIP Financial Incentive Program)
Funding for rural business and agri-tourism growth
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program
Financial incentives for village core businesses
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedIndigenous Knowledge and Trails Funding Stream
Funding for Indigenous-led trail projects
Grant and FundingOpenPort Coquitlam Community Foundation - Projects Grant
Support arts and heritage initiatives for residents- Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the well-being of youth in Ontario
Support for Black youth well-being initiatives 
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Assistance Grant Program
Funding for Parry Sound community initiatives- Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural projects 
Grant and FundingClosedCLCF Community Grants and Scholarships
Annual community funding and scholarships
Grant and FundingClosedCity of Trois-Rivières Heritage Enhancement Program
Support for heritage enhancement projects in Trois-Rivières
Grant and FundingOpenWildlife Conservation
Support for wildlife conservation initiatives in British Columbia
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedBuilt heritage program
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Other SupportGrant and FundingOpenKootenay Savings Community Foundation
Funding for nonprofit community initiatives- Grant and FundingOpen
Heritage Grants Program (HGP)
Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage 
Grant and FundingClosedMeaford Recreation Fund
Financial support for recreation and cultural activities
Grant and FundingArchivedGeneral Class Contribution Program
Supports partnerships advancing Parks Canada's conservation and engagement goals
Grant and FundingClosedToronto Cultural Festivals Funding Program
Funding for recurring cultural festivals in Toronto- Grant and FundingClosed
Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums — General Funding
Supports Vatican Museums restoration projects 
Grant and FundingOpening SoonLeisure Access (fee assistance)
Fee assistance for local recreation programs
Grant and FundingOpenEls for Autism Canada — Grants
Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
Grant and FundingClosedKawartha Lakes Canada Day Fund
Funding for eligible Canada Day community events- Grant and FundingClosed
Wing Luke Museum Grant - Arts and Chinese Heritage
Supports Chinese diaspora history projects through arts 
Grant and FundingClosedCaldwell Foundation Camp Counselor Education Grant
College tuition support for camp counselors
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Cultural Action Fund — Community Life
Funding for cultural action in minority communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenAnimating Historic Sites
Funding for site-specific arts projects in Toronto
Grant and FundingClosedThe Thompson Community Foundation
Supports community-focused charitable initiatives in Thompson
Tax CreditsOpenCapital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)
Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments- Grant and FundingClosed
Isles Foundation — General Funding
Funding for community-focused organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedPerformance Boat Club Events Inc. — Charitable Fundraising Support
Charitable fundraising support through boating events- Grant and FundingClosed
Museum Assistance Program - Collections Management
Supports improved collections management in Canadian museums and heritage organizations Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Tourism Destination Development Fund
Funding for sustainable tourism development in Yukon
Grant and FundingClosedResponsible and Strategic Initiatives Support Program 2025-2027 — Stream 3 - Business Intelligence
Funding for strategic tourism business intelligence projects
Grant and FundingClosedWilderness Discovery Grant 2026
Free accessible camping experience for selected clients
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedThe Huff Family Fund
Matching funding for community projects in Prince Edward County
Grant and FundingClosedMacdonald Stewart Foundation — General Funding
Supports education, medicine, culture and heritage
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic Reimbursement Pilot Program
Reimbursement for aquatic program fee differences
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Accelerator Grant (TAG) Program
Funding for tourism growth projects in Port Colborne
Grant and FundingClosedKidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriers- Grant and FundingClosed
SCCIP Development Programs
Funding for arts and culture projects in St. Catharines 
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedCOVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)
Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support- Grant and FundingClosed
2025 Clarence-Rockland Subsidies Powered by Their Opportunity
Support for sport and recreation program fees 
Grant and FundingClosedTown of Milton Recreation Financial Assistance
Subsidy for Milton recreation program participation- Grant and FundingClosed
Community Partnership Fund (CPP)
Funding for community initiatives in Strathroy-Caradoc 
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Fee Assistance (P2P)
90% fee support for eligible recreation programs
Grant and FundingClosedTravel Alberta — Product Development Fund
Supports the development and diversification of Alberta tourism experiences
Grant and FundingOpenMajor Community Initiatives and Events Grant
Funding for major community events and initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenPremière Ovation - Visual Arts, Media Arts, and Crafts
Support for artistic creation and first publications- Grant and FundingClosed
Conseil des arts de Longueuil - Financial assistance to organizations
Financial support for Longueuil arts organizations 
Grant and FundingClosedF.A.R.E. Program (Fee Assisted Recreational Experiences)
Fee assistance for recreation access- Grant and FundingClosed
Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program
Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residents 
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Property tax relief for eligible Oshawa property owners