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Tourism Development Fund
Supports tourism projects that increase visitation
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quinte West, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals, organizations, groups, events, and businesses supporting tourism-based initiatives and programming that lead to increased visitation.
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Overview
The Tourism Development Fund offers up to $10,000 for groups, organizations, and businesses in the City of Quinte West to support tourism initiatives and events that increase visitation, overnight stays, and tourist spending. Eligible support includes marketing costs, equipment rental fees, venue-related costs, and licensing and permits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quinte West
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New and current tourism events and initiatives that increase visitation, overnight stays, and tourist spending
- Agritourism, eco-tourism, heritage, arts, and cultural tourism
- Sport tourism
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project budget
- Supporting documentation as required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals, organizations, groups, events, and businesses supporting tourism-based initiatives and programming that lead to increased visitation.
Eligible expenses
- Marketing costs aimed at increasing attendance from outside of the City
- Equipment rental fees, venue-related costs, and entertainment
- Licensing and permits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative expenses, including salaries
- Events that promote or are centered exclusively around a single religious tradition to the exclusion of others
- Events that are not accessible to the general public even with the purchase of a ticket for the event
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Quinte West
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated using a scoring evaluation system.
- Evaluation is based on alignment with municipal goals, community impact, feasibility, and sustainability.
- Priority is given to projects with measurable contributions to the tourism economy and the capacity to attract visitors and increase visitor spending.
- Priority is also given to projects with strong accessibility and inclusion plans supporting women, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+ communities, and persons with disabilities.
How to apply
- Application forms are available in printed format at City Hall, the Frankford Municipal Office, and both public library locations, and in digital format through the City’s website.
- Submit a completed application form, project budget, and any supporting documentation as required in person, by mail, or electronically to the Economic Development and Tourism Department.
- Applications are accepted annually from December 1 to February 28 and must be submitted by February 28 at midnight.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by staff, and recommendations are provided to the Economic Development, Tourism and Special Events Committee in a staff report in March.
- The Tourism Development Fund Grant Committee evaluates applications and provides recommended grant recipients to Council for final approval.
- Successful applicants must abide by the grant conditions in Section 5.8.
- Funds must be used solely for the approved purpose, and recipients must submit a final report within 60 days of project completion.
- Any approved funds may be withheld until the conditions are met, and failure to submit the report or meet the conditions will make the individual or organization ineligible to apply for funding in future years.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism Development Fund Program
What is the Tourism Development Fund?
The Tourism Development Fund offers up to $10,000 for groups, organizations, and businesses in the City of Quinte West to support tourism initiatives and events that increase visitation, overnight stays, and tourist spending. Eligible support includes marketing costs, equipment rental fees, venue-related costs, and licensing and permits.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Development Fund Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Tourism Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Tourism Development Fund program, you must:
The applicant must be an individual, organization, group, event, or business supporting tourism-based initiatives and programming that lead to increased visitation.
The application must support one or more of the fund’s main objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Tourism Development Fund?
New and current tourism events and initiatives that increase visitation, overnight stays, and tourist spending
Agritourism, eco-tourism, heritage, arts, and cultural tourism
Sport tourism
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism Development Fund?
You can contact City of Quinte West by email at economicdevelopment@quintewest.ca or by phone at 613-392-2841.
Where is the Tourism Development Fund available?
The Tourism Development Fund program is available across Canada.