Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Tourism grants and funding available in Ontario in 2026
In Ontario, tourism funding spans festivals and events, attractions, accommodations, Indigenous and rural experiences, waterfronts, trails, culinary and agri‑tourism, sport tourism, culture, and meetings/conferences. Programs exist at federal, provincial, regional, and municipal levels, including options for non‑repayable contributions, matching grants, and wage subsidies. This directory helps organizations understand opportunities, eligibility, and application practices to secure the right support for sustainable growth.
399 programs available
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Property Grant Program
Funding for designated heritage property restorationGrimsby, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationGrimsby, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Property Grant Program - Cost sharing grant
Supports conservation of designated heritage properties for not-for-profitsOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsOttawa, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant
Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in OttawaOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : November 28, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 
Tax CreditsClosedHeritage Property Tax Rebate Program
Property tax rebate for designated heritage propertiesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 40 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosedHeritage Property Tax Reduction Program
Property tax relief for heritage restorationWindsor, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationWindsor, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedHeritage Property Tax Relief Program
Tax relief for heritage property conservationOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 40 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline- Closing date : May 31, 2023
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedHeritage Research Award
Supports graduate heritage research in Waterloo RegionOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $3,000 to $3,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Collingwood, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationCollingwood, Ontario, Canada
Whitby, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsWhitby, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedIndigenous Climate Action Grants
Supports Indigenous-led climate action for Toronto’s urban Indigenous communityToronto, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : October 8, 2025
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
North Dundas, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNorth Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedJumpstart - Richmond Hill Chapter
Funding for youth sports and recreation participationRichmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsRichmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedKawartha Lakes Canada Day Fund
Funding for eligible Canada Day community eventsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : October 31, 2025
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
KidSport Ontario Grant Application Form
Sport funding for children facing financial barriersOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedKurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign
Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitalsAlberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationAlberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedLearn. Grow. Get Hired program
Discounted aquatic certification training for future careersSt. Catharines, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedLeisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE) program
Financial support for local recreation participationOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, Canada
Barrie, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBarrie, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedLocal Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives
Financial incentives for commercial property improvementsSouth Stormont, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,500 to $20,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationSouth Stormont, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosedLow Income Seniors or Low Income Persons with Disabilities Tax Assistance
Property tax assistance for eligible low-income homeownersPort Perry, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $375 to $375
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsPort Perry, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMain Street Unionville Public Art Competition
Public art competition for professional artistsMarkham, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $15,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationMarkham, Ontario, Canada- Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Markham Heritage Estates
Support for relocating threatened heritage homesMarkham, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationMarkham, Ontario, Canada 
Lakeshore, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsLakeshore, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMeaford Recreation Fund
Financial support for recreation and cultural activitiesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 500 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Million Dollar Makeover
Funding for property improvements in Kawartha LakesKawartha Lakes, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : January 12, 2026
- Closing date : February 28, 2026
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
Funding for downtown improvement projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Other SupportClosedMinor Sport Non-Resident Fee Subsidy
Fee reimbursement for minor sports participationOwen Sound, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOwen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedMunicipal Accommodations Tax Fund
Funding for tourism projects in GravenhurstGravenhurst, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationGravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Assistance Grant Program
Funding for Parry Sound community initiativesParry Sound, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : May 30, 2025
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMunicipal Financial Programs
Funding for tourism projects in SDGOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $300 to $25,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Closing date : December 23, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipal Grant Funding
Municipal funding for Shelburne community organizationsShelburne, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsShelburne, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Meaford Children & Youth Recreation Fund
Funding for youth recreation and cultural activitiesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial incentives for property improvement and developmentOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Mississippi Mills Heritage Property Grants
Funding for designated heritage property workOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Port Hope — Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Fee assistance for Port Hope recreation activitiesPort Hope, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsPort Hope, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Trent Lakes — Community Grant
Community funding for local projects and programsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : January 9, 2026
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Municipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedMy Main Street - Business Sustainability & Community Activator Initiatives
Funding for southern Ontario main streetsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Support for emerging visual artists' growthKingston, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : November 17, 2025
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedNeighbourhood Activation Fund
In-kind support for community-led neighbourhood eventsKingston, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsKingston, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNiagara Falls Sport Tourism Grant
Financial support for major sports events in Niagara FallsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $500 to $5,000
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNikkei Youth Sports, Arts & Culture Bursary
Support for young Japanese Canadian studentsBC, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,250 to $1,250
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsBC, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedNorfolk County — Community Grant Program
Support for Norfolk County community initiativesNorfolk County, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : February 1, 2025
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
North Perth Sports for Kids Fund (NPSFKF)
Financial support for youth sports participationNorth Perth, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsNorth Perth, Ontario, Canada 
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $500 to $2,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : June 1, 2025
- Closing date : January 15, 2026
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts and crafts – Francophone projects
Supports Francophone visual arts and crafts projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : July 29, 2026
- Closing date : September 29, 2025
Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Operating support for Francophone artist organizationsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 3, 2025
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Creates-CMF — IDM Futures Forward Program
Supports early-stage digital media project developmentToronto, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : October 23, 2024
- Closing date : December 16, 2024
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Sport Network Emergency Relief Fund
Emergency funding for Ontario sport organizationsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $5,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : April 29, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Winter Games Legacy Award
Bursaries for student athletes pursuing post-secondary studiesCornwall, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,500 to $1,500
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : May 4, 2026
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOntario Youth Wellness Grant
Funding for Black youth wellness projects in OntarioOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : August 1, 2022
Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOpen Grants: HCF’s Fund Finding Program
Funding for community projects in HamiltonHamilton, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : March 3, 2026
- Closing date : May 7, 2026
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedOperations Implementation Program (OIP)
Social media support for tourism operatorsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Timeline- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : February 27, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa — Tourism Accessibility Fund (TAF)
Funding to improve accessibility in Ottawa’s tourism sectorOttawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Open Date : April 2, 2024
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedOttawa Valley Community Foundation - General and Bereavement Funds
Funding for local charitable community projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Timeline- Closing date : March 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Ottawa Valley Community Foundation - Sports 4 All Fund
Funding for sports participation and facility improvementsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : March 14, 2025
Ontario, Canada 
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedOwen Sound Tourism Development Fund
Funding for tourism projects in Owen SoundOwen Sound, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Open Date : February 6, 2026
- Closing date : March 23, 2026
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedPartnership Program for Cultural Festivals and Events
Funding for cultural festivals and eventsOrillia, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,500 to $5,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOrillia, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Pathway To Potential Funding (P2P)
Subsidized access to recreation programs for Lakeshore residentsLakeshore, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsLakeshore, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedPerformance Boat Club Events Inc. — Charitable Fundraising Support
Charitable fundraising support through boating eventsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Other SupportClosedPersonal assistance for leisure activities (PAL)
Supports leisure access for people with disabilitiesKitchener, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsKitchener, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedPetawawa Temporary Mobile Market Grant
Support for temporary mobile market spacesPetawawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationPetawawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedPhil McNamee Charitable Foundation — Scholarships and Environmental Initiatives
Scholarships and nature-focused community supportOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for downtown redevelopment and property upgradesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedPrescott Community Grants – 2025 Community Grant Program
Community funding for local service organizationsPrescott, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,000 to $4,300
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationPrescott, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $7,500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsThunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosedProperty Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Temporary property tax relief for qualifying Oshawa homeownersOshawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $100 to $535
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOshawa, Ontario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Public Art & Interim Use Program
Funding for public art and interim use projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedPublic Art and Monument Program
Support for public art and monumentsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedQuinte West Building and Property Renovation Grant
Funding for commercial property improvements in Quinte WestQuinte West, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Timeline- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Quinte West, Ontario, Canada- Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quinte West Façade and Signage Improvement Grant
Financial support for commercial property improvementsQuinte West, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 17,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Timeline- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Quinte West, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant
Funding for commercial property improvements in Quinte WestOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Timeline- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Ontario, Canada 
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosedRBC Emerging Artist Residency Program
Residency and exhibition support for emerging artistsOshawa, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $2,500 to $2,500
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Timeline- Open Date : May 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 26, 2025
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada- Tax CreditsClosed
Rebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities
40% property tax relief for eligible charitiesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Public administration
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada 
Other SupportClosedRecreation and Cultural Programs Reimbursement Policy
Subsidy support for recreation and cultureOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
Recreation Assistance Program
Fee support for eligible recreation participationOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 90 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Assistance Program (RAP)
Subsidized recreation access for Hamilton residentsHamilton, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedRecreation Connection Subsidy
Fee assistance for recreation and culture programsOakville, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $400 to $400
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOakville, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation Fee Assistance (P2P)
90% fee support for eligible recreation programsAmherstburg, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsAmherstburg, Ontario, Canada- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Recreation Fee Assistance Program
Recreation access support for Port Hope residentsPort Hope, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 300 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationDigital TransformationPort Hope, Ontario, Canada 
Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $100 to $200
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsPeterborough, Ontario, Canada
Halton Hills, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsHalton Hills, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 250 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosedRecreation, Arts and Culture Grant / Tourism and Economic Development Grant
Funding for community and local development projectsThorold, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationThorold, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 42 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosedRenfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic developmentOntario, CanadaEligible 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 InnovationOntario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosedResidential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program
Annual tax relief for eligible heritage homesPickering, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
Timeline- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Pickering, Ontario, Canada- Kingston, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationDigital TransformationKingston, Ontario, Canada - Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding
- From $500 to $1,000
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsRichmond Hill, Ontario, Canada - Grant and FundingClosed
Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program
Recreation fee support for Richmond Hill residentsRichmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projectsInnovationRichmond Hill, Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingClosedRockcliffe Park Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Rockcliffe Park community initiativesOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateOntario, Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19Ontario, CanadaEligible Funding- From $1,500 to $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Timeline- Open Date : January 6, 2021
- Closing date : February 15, 2021
Ontario, Canada 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedRTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Co-investment support for regional tourism projectsOntario, CanadaEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 4,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationInnovationDigital TransformationOntario, Canada
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Overview: tourism grants and funding in Ontario in 2026
Ontario’s visitor economy relies on a mix of grants and contributions that support destination development, festivals and events, tourism infrastructure, digital adoption, market development, and workforce training. Organizations can pursue tourism grants in Ontario through federal streams such as the Tourism Growth Program, FedDev Ontario tourism funding in the south, and FedNor tourism funding in the north; provincial options including Experience Ontario grants for festivals and events, Ontario Trillium Foundation tourism funding, and Regional Tourism Organization funding; and Northern Ontario programs like NOHFC tourism grants. In addition, place‑based initiatives for Indigenous tourism, rural development, and cultural infrastructure complement destination marketing grants, accessibility upgrades, and sustainable tourism projects. This page explains the landscape, typical eligibility criteria, cost‑share models, intake windows, and practical steps for how to apply for tourism grants in Ontario.
Why funding matters for Ontario destinations and operators
Tourism funding in Ontario enables communities to upgrade attractions and accommodations, host festivals that drive overnight stays, and revitalize waterfronts, trails, and heritage districts. Grants for tourism businesses in Ontario help operators modernize booking engines, implement e‑commerce ticketing, strengthen cyber security, and launch international marketing to U.S. visitors and other export markets. Non‑repayable contributions reduce project risk, while matching grants encourage partnerships among municipalities, DMOs, RTOs, and private operators. These investments support recovery and resilience, workforce development, and sustainable tourism outcomes such as energy efficiency and accessibility.
Main funding streams serving Ontario’s tourism sector
Ontario’s ecosystem combines federal, provincial, regional, and community‑level sources. Understanding how these programs align by geography and objective is key to building a strong, stackable project budget.
Provincial programs: events, community building, and destination development
Experience Ontario grants (festival and event funding)
Experience Ontario grants, known historically as Celebrate Ontario grants, focus on festivals and events that attract visitors, generate spending, and enhance destination brand visibility. Applicants typically include municipalities, non‑profits, and qualified event organizers; for‑profit event producers may be eligible under specific streams. Funding priorities often emphasize tourism marketing, programming enhancements, accessibility measures, and event security or risk management. Organizations researching best grants for festivals and events in Ontario should monitor intake windows and deadlines for Ontario festival grants 2026 and clearly demonstrate incremental attendance, overnight visitation, and market‑ready programming.
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) tourism funding
The Ontario Trillium Foundation tourism funding—particularly through community building and capital streams—can support accessible tourism upgrades, museum and gallery grants, and cultural infrastructure that enhances visitor experience. Projects may include wayfinding signage, visitor centres, heritage site restorations, or indoor/outdoor cultural spaces aligned with placemaking and community destination development. For museums and heritage sites, OTF complements federal cultural infrastructure programs, enabling phased plans for exhibit modernization, storage, climate control, and accessibility (AODA) compliance.
Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) and Destination Ontario partnerships
Ontario’s 13 Regional Tourism Organizations (RTO 1–13) offer partnership funding, co‑op marketing, market research, and industry training. RTO grants in Ontario prioritize destination marketing grants, content creation funding, and experience development. Destination Ontario partnership funding can further scale campaigns, particularly where operators and DMOs co‑invest in digital marketing, SEO and multilingual content, U.S. market promotion, and travel trade readiness. Applicants should align proposals with regional strategies, target market‑ready or export‑ready experiences, and provide performance metrics such as reach, clicks, conversions, and bookings.
Northern Ontario streams: FedNor and NOHFC
FedNor tourism funding
FedNor tourism funding supports northern community destination development, product diversification, and tourism entrepreneurship across Northern Ontario. Applications often involve municipalities, Indigenous communities, and non‑profits, with an emphasis on northern development, community benefits, and job creation. Priority areas can include waterfront development funding, visitor centre enhancements, trail infrastructure, and export‑ready experience development for regions such as Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Kenora, Dryden, and Northwestern Ontario.
NOHFC tourism grants (Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation)
NOHFC tourism grants help businesses and communities build tourism infrastructure and experiences in Northern Ontario. Eligible projects commonly include resort expansion grants, campground improvement funding, marina upgrades grants, snowmobile/ATV trail grants, Nordic/ski trail funding, and tourism marketing partnership funding. NOHFC experience development funding supports experiential tourism, including Indigenous cultural programming, dark sky/astrotourism initiatives, and nature‑based products across the Bruce Peninsula/Georgian Bay northward, Algoma, and beyond.
Federal programs active in Ontario
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
The Tourism Growth Program in Ontario emphasizes destination development funding, product enhancement, and market diversification with a focus on inclusive and sustainable growth. Applicants can include municipalities, DMOs, not‑for‑profits, and tourism businesses depending on stream design. Projects may support cycling tourism infrastructure funding, trail development grants, tourism digital marketing grants, and export‑ready tourism funding Ontario targeting U.S. and international markets.
FedDev Ontario tourism funding
FedDev Ontario tourism funding typically supports southern Ontario businesses and communities improving tourism infrastructure, expanding attractions, adopting technology, and scaling marketing. Examples include hotel renovation grants in Ontario, attraction funding for exhibit revitalization, and online booking engine funding to increase conversion. FedDev can complement municipal investments for placemaking signage, visitor flow, and wayfinding signage grants that improve the visitor experience in city cores and waterfront districts.
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF)
The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund Ontario supports cultural infrastructure projects—museums, galleries, heritage theatres, and cultural centres—that drive cultural tourism. Projects often integrate accessibility upgrades, green retrofit measures, and digital presentation technologies. For destinations like Stratford (theatre), Niagara (wine and culture), Kingston and the 1000 Islands (heritage), and Ottawa (national museums), CCSF can contribute to sustainable, year‑round cultural visitation.
Youth employment and seasonal workforce
Canada Summer Jobs for tourism and wage subsidies for seasonal tourism staff can help employers, including attractions and festivals, hire youth and students. Co‑op/internship wage subsidies in tourism support workforce development, customer service training funding, and first aid/CPR training funding for attractions, improving safety and service quality during peak seasons.
Indigenous and rural tourism funding
Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) and related streams
Indigenous tourism funding Ontario helps communities and entrepreneurs develop market‑ready experiences, cultural centres, and training. Indigenous cultural centre funding can include interpretive spaces, performance venues, and craft markets, while Indigenous tourism training programs build skills in hospitality, guiding, and business operations. Partnerships with Destination Ontario, RTOs, and municipalities support storytelling, authenticity, and community benefits.
Rural tourism grants Ontario
Rural tourism grants in Ontario assist small towns and counties with trail development, waterfront revitalization, wayfinding/kiosks/visitor centre funding, and destination branding grants for small towns. Projects can address farm stay grants, agri‑tourism grants, culinary tourism grants, craft beer tourism funding, spirits/distillery tourism grants, and agri‑food tourism funding. Rural streams often emphasize community benefits, place‑making, and economic diversification.
Sector‑specific priorities for 2026
Infrastructure upgrades for accommodations, attractions, and outdoor assets
Tourism infrastructure funding in Ontario spans hotel renovation grants, motel upgrades funding, resort expansion grants (notably in Muskoka and Haliburton Highlands), campground improvement funding in Northern Ontario, and marina upgrades grants around Georgian Bay. Waterfront development funding covers boat launches, accessible beach mats, flood/erosion mitigation, and ferry dock improvements. Trail development grants support trail signage and bridges grants Ontario, cycling tourism infrastructure funding, snowmobile/ATV trail grants Ontario, and Nordic trail grooming equipment.
Destination marketing, branding, and content
Destination marketing grants Ontario finance campaign development, media buying, and tourism marketing co‑op initiatives led by DMOs/DMOs and operators. High‑value activities include tourism website redesign grants Ontario, SEO and multilingual content grants, content creation funding tourism (photography/video grants tourism), and influencer marketing tourism funding where appropriate. Marketing to U.S. visitors grants Ontario and international travel trade marketing funding help destinations convert export‑ready experiences through trade shows, familiarization tours, and B2B distribution.
Digital adoption and technology enablement
Digital adoption grants for tourism Ontario enable operators to modernize CRM and data, choose a ticketing platform, implement e‑commerce ticketing grants Ontario, and integrate an online booking engine. Projects can also include AR/VR experience grants tourism, technology adoption funding for hotels, and cyber security grants for tourism SMEs to protect guest data and transaction systems. Market‑ready digital architecture improves conversions, guest communications, and reporting and outcomes.
Workforce development, training, and wage subsidies
Tourism workforce training grants Ontario cover customer service training funding, health and safety training grants Ontario, food safety training grants for festivals, apprenticeship and hospitality training grants, and the Canada‑Ontario Job Grant for tourism training. Wage subsidies for seasonal tourism staff and youth tourism employment funding Ontario help stabilize operations during peak seasons in Niagara, Toronto, Ottawa, Blue Mountains/Collingwood, and Prince Edward County.
Sustainable tourism and accessibility
Sustainable tourism grants Ontario support energy efficiency grants tourism, heat pump rebates for hotels, green retrofit plans, and eco‑tourism funding. Projects may pursue green tourism certification funding Ontario, waste reduction grants for attractions, and water conservation grants tourism. Accessibility grants for attractions in Ontario focus on AODA compliance, accessible beach/waterfront mats grants, accessible trail design, wayfinding, tactile and bilingual signage, and barrier‑free facilities.
Regional focus: examples across Ontario
Ontario’s diversity allows projects to target specific markets:
- Toronto tourism grants: music festival funding, film‑induced tourism development, museum exhibit modernization, MICE (meetings and conferences) programming.
- Ottawa tourism grants: national capital events, heritage site restoration, bilingual signage grants for tourism in Ontario, and sport event hosting grants Ontario.
- Niagara tourism grants: wine route funding, culinary tourism funding, export‑ready wine and culinary experiences, and Niagara wine festival funding.
- Muskoka tourism funding: resort expansion, wellness/spa tourism grants, marina upgrades, EV charging grants for hotels and resorts.
- Prince Edward County tourism funding: culinary and agri‑tourism, destination branding, content creation, and farm stays.
- Kingston/1000 Islands tourism funding: heritage theatre restoration grants Ontario, waterfront revitalization, and cycling tourism.
- Blue Mountains/Collingwood tourism funding: ski and four‑season product development, trail improvements, and wayfinding.
- Bruce Peninsula/Georgian Bay tourism grants: hiking trail improvements, boat launch improvements funding, and dark sky/astrotourism funding Ontario.
- London/Sarnia and Windsor‑Essex tourism grants: sport tourism hosting grants, waterfront redevelopment, and tourism recovery grants.
- Sudbury/North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma, Kenora/Dryden/NW Ontario: northern community tourism funding FedNor, NOHFC experience development funding, and Indigenous partnerships.
Eligibility, cost‑share, and application process
Typical eligibility criteria
Eligibility varies by program but generally considers applicant type (non‑profit, municipality, Indigenous government, business), project alignment with tourism outcomes, financial capacity, and readiness. Grants for tourism businesses Ontario may require a minimum level of market‑readiness, audited financials, and evidence of matching funds. Destination marketing organization funding Ontario and RTO grants often require partnership letters, regional alignment, and shared KPIs such as visitation, room nights, spend, and media reach.
Matching funds, in‑kind, and stackability
Many programs are cost‑shared, with matching grants tourism Ontario requiring applicants to contribute cash and, in some cases, documented in‑kind contributions. Stackability—the ability to combine federal, provincial, and municipal grants—may be allowed up to a defined percentage of eligible costs; always check application guidelines. Non‑repayable contributions tourism can be blended with low‑interest loans and grants tourism where capital intensity is high (e.g., heritage restoration, major attractions).
How to apply for tourism grants in Ontario
- Define the project: objectives, visitor experience, target markets, and measurable outcomes.
- Build a budget: include eligible expenses, contingency, and cost‑share; prepare a sample budget for Ontario tourism grant applications.
- Confirm eligibility criteria and intake window: note deadlines for Ontario festival grants 2026 and other intakes.
- Gather documentation: governance resolutions, audited financials, quotes, designs, permits, and letters of support.
- Strengthen the case: show incremental visitation, alignment with RTO strategies, accessibility and sustainability measures, and risk management (event security funding).
- Submit a complete application: follow application guidelines, upload forms, and ensure signatures and attachments meet size/format rules.
Budgeting and financials
A strong project budget details direct costs (infrastructure, signage, equipment, marketing, training), soft costs (design, engineering), and project management. Cost categories should map to eligible expense lists, with separate lines for HST where applicable, and a clear statement of matching funds sources. Include in‑kind contributions only if permitted; provide valuation methodology for donated materials, volunteer time, or land. Maintain a cash flow plan aligned with milestone‑based claims and reporting and outcomes requirements.
Timelines, intake windows, and reporting
Programs use intake windows, continuous intakes, or multi‑stage processes (EOIs followed by full applications). Build a calendar to track when Experience Ontario grant deadlines open, RTO partnership calls, and tourism Growth Program Ontario intakes. After approval, recipients must meet reporting schedules, document KPIs (visitation, room nights, media value, sales), and retain records for audits.
Examples of eligible projects by theme
- Festivals and events: programming enhancements, headline talent, bilingual communications, accessibility services, safety/risk management, legacy/impact assessment funding for events.
- Infrastructure and placemaking: wayfinding signage grants Ontario, kiosks, visitor centre upgrades, trail bridges, waterfront boardwalks, accessible ramps, and observation platforms.
- Digital and technology: ticketing system upgrade funding, booking engines, CRM, AR/VR experiences, cyber security improvements.
- Sustainability and energy: energy efficiency retrofits, heat pumps, EV charging grants for hotels Ontario, water conservation systems, waste reduction and recycling stations.
- Workforce and training: customer service, health and safety, first aid/CPR, food safety for festivals, apprenticeship pathways, and Canada‑Ontario Job Grant tourism training.
- Market development: international marketing grants, U.S. market promotion funding, destination branding, photography/video content, multilingual SEO.
Measuring outcomes and ensuring impact
Tourism funding programs prioritize measurable outcomes: incremental visitors, extended length of stay, average spend, seasonality balance, and community benefits. Include KPIs such as ticket sales, hotel occupancy, STR performance, web conversions, partner cost‑share leveraged, accessibility upgrades completed, and emissions reduced via green retrofit. For northern development and Indigenous partnerships, report community benefits, employment outcomes, and cultural preservation indicators.
Key takeaways and next steps
- Ontario offers a broad range of tourism grants and funding across events, infrastructure, marketing, digital adoption, workforce, sustainability, Indigenous tourism, rural development, and Northern Ontario.
- Align your project with program objectives, regional strategies (RTOs), and market‑ready or export‑ready standards.
- Plan early for matching funds and deadlines, prepare a complete budget and documentation, and demonstrate clear, measurable tourism outcomes.
- Consider stackability with federal, provincial, and regional programs, and ensure compliance with accessibility and sustainability requirements to improve competitiveness.