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Tourism Grants and Funding in the Canadian Prairies for 2026

Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, a wide range of tourism grants and funding programs support destination development, event hosting, and business growth. Opportunities span capital infrastructure, marketing, workforce, sustainability, and Indigenous‑led initiatives, with federal and provincial streams available. This directory explains what exists, who is eligible, and how organizations can prepare strong applications to secure funding.

73 programs available
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen

    Artists in Schools

    Saskatchewan Arts Board
    Arts collaboration funding for schools and artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Government of Alberta logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

    Government of Alberta
    Tax credit supporting Alberta manufacturing and tourism infrastructure investments
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
    • Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Alberta, Canada
  • Els for Autism Canada (E4A) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Els for Autism Canada — Grants

    Els for Autism Canada (E4A)
    Funding for autism community initiatives in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : November 15, 2026
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Hockey Alberta Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Every Kid Every Community

    Hockey Alberta Foundation
    Supports Alberta kids’ hockey access and community programs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : September 15, 2026
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Heritage Grants Program (HGP)

    Government of Manitoba
    Supports projects that preserve and interpret Manitoba’s human and natural heritage
    Eligible Funding
    • Minimum amount : 1,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Saskatchewan Arts Board logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    SaskFestivals

    Saskatchewan Arts Board
    Funding for festival organizations and series presenters
    Eligible Funding
    • From $10,000 to $9,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program

    Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Alberta Culture and Status of Women, Alberta Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women (ACSW), Canadian Heritage, Government of Alberta
    One-year artist residency for Alberta artists
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Armstrong Family Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Armstrong Family Foundation — General Funding

    Armstrong Family Foundation
    Supports community-focused charitable initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Alberta, BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Arts, Culture and Sport in Community (ACSC) Fund

    Government of Manitoba
    Support for community arts, culture and sport projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • The Boissevain and Morton Foundation Incorporated logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Boissevain and Morton Foundation

    The Boissevain and Morton Foundation Incorporated
    Local charitable funding for community projects
    Eligible 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 : October 9, 2025
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Canada Iceland Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Iceland Foundation Grant Program

    Canada Iceland Foundation
    Support for emerging writers on Icelandic themes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Brooks logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    City of Brooks — Recreation Fee Assistance Program

    City of Brooks
    Discounted recreation memberships for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Brooks, Alberta, Canada
  • Efficiency Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Commercial Energy Audit Program

    Efficiency Manitoba
    Incentives for commercial energy audits
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 12,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Cold Lake logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Capital Project Grant Policy

    City of Cold Lake
    Funding for community capital projects in Cold Lake
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada
  • Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc. logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Foundation of Portage and District Grant Program

    Community Foundation of Portage & District Inc.
    Funding for charitable community projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
  • City of Edmonton logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Mural Grant

    City of Edmonton
    Funding for community mural projects in Edmonton
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Events & Festivals Fund

    Travel Alberta
    Supports multi-day tourism events to boost overnight visitation
    Eligible Funding
    • From $25,000 to $150,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 20, 2025
    Alberta, Canada
  • Manitoba Marathon Foundation logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Helen Steinkopf Fund

    Manitoba Marathon Foundation
    Support for inclusive holiday and recreation experiences
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : June 30, 2026
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Kurling for Kids (K4K) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Kurling for Kids - Annual Fundraising Campaign

    Kurling for Kids (K4K)
    Fundraising campaign supporting children’s hospitals
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Artists in Communities

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Arts funding for underserved communities
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $15,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MAC — Present

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Funding for artistic presentations and publications
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Prizes

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Annual prize recognizing outstanding Manitoban arts achievers
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Residencies

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Support for creative residencies in Riding Mountain
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Strengthen

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Support for arts organizations to strengthen capacity
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    MAC — Tour

    Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)
    Support for touring arts projects in Manitoba
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • The Winnipeg Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    Manitoba Heritage Trust Program (MHTP)

    The Winnipeg Foundation
    Supports heritage endowment fund growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Canada's History Society logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Nobleman Scholar Program

    Canada's History Society
    Paid history internship for graduate students
    Eligible Funding
    • From $14,000 to $21,000
    Eligible Industries
    • Information and cultural industries
    • Educational services
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 1, 2026
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Oak Lake and Area Foundation Grants

    Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
    Community funding for local nonprofit projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Onanole Foundation Grant Program

    Tiger Hills Community Foundation (THCF)
    Funding for local community capital projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation Grants

    Pembina-Manitou Area Foundation (PMAF)
    Local funding for community projects and charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Rivers and Area Community Foundation (RACF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Rivers Wetlands Project

    Rivers and Area Community Foundation (RACF)
    Community funding for local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
  • Our Foundation Thompson logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    The Thompson Community Foundation

    Our Foundation Thompson
    Funding for charitable community projects in Thompson
    Eligible 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 : February 21, 2020
    Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
  • Flagstaff County logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Assistance Grant

    Flagstaff County
    Funding for tourism initiatives in Flagstaff County
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Government of Canada logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Western Canada

    Government of Canada
    Funding for tourism adaptation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Town of Devon logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Town of Devon Community Grant Program

    Town of Devon
    Funding for community-enriching local projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Alberta, Canada
  • Travel Alberta logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Travel Alberta — Product Development Fund

    Travel Alberta
    Supports new tourism experiences in Alberta
    Eligible Funding
    • From $75,000 to $500,000
    • Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    • Accommodation and food services
    Timeline
    • Open Date : October 1, 2025
    • Closing date : October 20, 2025
    Alberta, Canada

Frequently asked questions about tourism grants in the Prairies

Here are concise answers to common questions on tourism grants, eligibility, matching funds, and how to prepare a successful application in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Who can apply for tourism funding in the Canadian Prairies?

Eligible applicants often include non‑profits, municipalities and Indigenous governments, DMOs, and businesses operating attractions or services, subject to each program’s rules. Some streams fund only non‑profits others allow private operators through partnerships. Always verify capital vs non‑capital eligibility and regional priorities before applying.

What types of projects do destination development grants support?

Destination development grants typically fund planning, feasibility studies, signage and interpretation, trails, visitor servicing, accessibility upgrades, and infrastructure at attractions. Many also support product development and wayfinding linked to scenic byways and regional itineraries. Confirm matching funds and reporting requirements early.

How do event hosting grants work for sports, festivals, and conferences?

Event hosting grants may cover bid costs, venue fees, marketing, volunteer programs, and accessibility measures. Sports tourism grants support tournaments and championships, while conference grants incentivize delegate growth. Major festivals funding often prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and economic impact metrics like room nights.

What does “matching funds” mean and how much is required?

Matching funds are the applicant’s cash or in‑kind contribution required to unlock the grant. Ratios vary by program cost‑share can range from 25% to 75%. Prepare a clear budget showing sources, eligible expenses, and timelines, and include letters confirming partner contributions.

How can small tourism businesses find the right grants quickly?

Start with province‑specific programs (Travel Alberta, Tourism Saskatchewan, Travel Manitoba) and regional or municipal streams. Use filters for project type, location, capital vs non‑capital, and deadlines. helloDarwin’s expert‑plus‑software approach accelerates discovery and eligibility checks to save time.

How do I apply for Travel Alberta, Tourism Saskatchewan, or Travel Manitoba grants?

Review program guides, confirm eligibility, and prepare a project plan with budget, schedule, and outcomes. Include permits or feasibility documents when required. helloDarwin can help structure the application, align with evaluation criteria, and manage timelines and supporting documents.

Are there grants for Indigenous and Métis tourism projects?

Yes. Indigenous tourism funding may support cultural centres, language signage, training, and Indigenous‑owned lodges. Métis tourism funding is also available in Prairie provinces. Programs prioritize community leadership, cultural safety, and long‑term sustainability.

What support exists for digital marketing, websites, and booking systems?

Digital marketing tourism grants fund content, SEO, and paid campaigns. Website upgrade grants and CRM/booking system funding help attractions and DMOs improve conversion and data. These non‑capital streams often require short timelines and clear KPIs.

How does helloDarwin assist with tourism grant strategy and compliance?

helloDarwin pairs human expertise with a SaaS platform to identify programs, verify eligibility, and craft compliant scopes, budgets, and timelines. Experts translate destination strategies into fundable projects and track reporting requirements through to completion.

What documents strengthen a tourism grant application?

A complete package typically includes a project brief, feasibility study or business plan, letters of support, detailed budget with matching funds, timelines, risk and accessibility plans, and measurable outcomes tied to visitation and economic impact.

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