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Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program
Matched funding for tourism growth projects
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program provides matched funding to tourism businesses and organizations in York, Durham, and Headwaters to support visitor economy growth. It supports destination development, festivals and events, and marketing efforts through projects such as wayfinding, new visitor technologies, and paid promotion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Destination development and visitor-readiness projects.
- High-impact festivals and events that extend visitor stay and spending.
- Tourism marketing support for out-of-region visitation.
- CCT partnered projects developed with CCT involvement.
Documents Needed
- Completed partnership application form
- Learning Lab completion form
- Project budget template
- Supporting documents for event eligibility, if applicable
- Work or development plan, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses
- Tourism organizations
- Event organizers
- Owner-operators in downtown or rural settings
- Municipal, BIA, DMO, and chamber partners
Who is not eligible
- Festivals and events are not eligible for Tourism Marketing Support.
- Businesses or organizations outside the York, Durham, and Headwaters regions.
Eligible expenses
- Paid advertising, including print, radio, television, social, digital, and billboards.
- Graphic design, printing, and production costs.
- Familiarization tours.
- Wayfinding signage, equipment, and new technology development or implementation.
- Expertise, planning support, and sales mission support.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Insurance.
- Office expenses, including supplies, rent, overhead, and permanent staff costs.
- Website maintenance and previously existing app subscriptions.
- Industry and other membership fees.
- CCT research and core marketing cost-sharing programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region
- Durham Region
- Headwaters
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the relevant Industry Relations Manager before access to the application link is provided.
- Some streams are reviewed monthly or through a fixed intake period.
- Funding is not guaranteed and the program is highly competitive.
- Successful applicants must acknowledge CCT support in project materials.
- Successful partners must submit a final report after project completion.
Additional information
- Applicants must connect with their regional Industry Relations Manager before receiving the application link.
- Successful partners must acknowledge Central Counties Tourism support in project materials.
- Consumer-facing projects may need to include a referral link to yorkdurhamheadwaters.ca.
- Final reporting is required after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program Program
What is the Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program?
The Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program provides matched funding to tourism businesses and organizations in York, Durham, and Headwaters to support visitor economy growth. It supports destination development, festivals and events, and marketing efforts through projects such as wayfinding, new visitor technologies, and paid promotion.
How much funding can be received?
Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program program?
To be eligible for the Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program program, you must:
Active CCT member
Project in York, Durham, or Headwaters
Matches a program stream
What expenses are eligible under Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program?
Destination development and visitor-readiness projects.
High-impact festivals and events that extend visitor stay and spending.
Tourism marketing support for out-of-region visitation.
CCT partnered projects developed with CCT involvement.
Who can I contact for more information about the Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program?
You can contact Central Counties Tourism (CCT) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program available?
The Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Central Counties Tourism 2026-2027 Partnership Program is a Partnering and Collaboration