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Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Le Programme pour la croissance du tourisme au Canada atlantique soutient les collectivités autochtones et allochtones, les petites et moyennes entreprises et les organismes sans but lucratif au Canada atlantique. Il aide à élaborer des produits et des expériences de tourisme local afin de positionner le Canada comme une destination quatre-saisons de choix pour les voyageurs nationaux et internationaux.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and development of tourism products and services.
- Market readiness training for tourism businesses.
- Creating or improving tourism facilities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit businesses
- Industry associations
- Local governments
- Indigenous governments
Who is not eligible
- Provincial government organizations
- Federal government organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s tourism priorities.
- Potential to support skills development.
- Potential to create jobs.
- Contribution to economic sustainability.
- Contribution to environmental sustainability.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the responsible regional agency for information.
- Step 2: Review the program guidance and prepare the application materials.
- Step 3: Submit the application using the applicable form or email process.
Additional information
- The program is part of the Government of Canada’s tourism strategy.
- Project proposals that meet asset criteria may be given preference.
- Asset criteria relate to skills development, job creation, and sustainability.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Program
What is the Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)?
Le Programme pour la croissance du tourisme au Canada atlantique soutient les collectivités autochtones et allochtones, les petites et moyennes entreprises et les organismes sans but lucratif au Canada atlantique. Il aide à élaborer des produits et des expériences de tourisme local afin de positionner le Canada comme une destination quatre-saisons de choix pour les voyageurs nationaux et internationaux.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funds up to $6,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) program, you must:
Eligible organization
Tourism-related project
Aligned with program priorities
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)?
Planning and development of tourism products and services.
Market readiness training for tourism businesses.
Creating or improving tourism facilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at ACOA.information.APECA@canada.ca.
Where is the Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) available?
The Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is a Grant and Funding