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Community Tourism Coordinator Program
Funding for community tourism capacity building
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
June 9, 2025
Opened May 5, 2025
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $50,000 per year for two years to qualified organizations in Northwest Territories communities. It supports hiring Community Tourism Coordinators to develop sustainable tourism products, packages, and related community tourism marketing activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring and maintaining a Community Tourism Coordinator position
- Developing sustainable tourism products and packages for NWT communities
- Marketing and promoting local tourism offerings
- Working with tourism operators and community organizations to package and sell tourism products
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Completed consent form
- Community economic development plan or community tourism development plan
- Budget information
- Detailed proposal for the CTC program
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal councils
- Band councils
- Community governments
- Land claim organizations
- Community economic development and investment corporations
- Chambers of Commerce
Who is not eligible
- Privately-owned for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Wages and salary for the Community Tourism Coordinator
- Employee benefits, including pension and health benefits
- Professional development for the position
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Other new positions
- Existing positions, unless 70% of the workload is dedicated to community tourism coordination
- Office operations costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
Selection criteria
- Community demand for tourism development
- Financial and operational support for the position
- Ability to staff and support the role
- Tourism attractions, services, and accommodation available locally
- Community readiness, labour pool, and tourism champions
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form and consent form.
- Prepare a detailed proposal and budget information.
- Include a community tourism or economic development plan.
- Step 2: Submit to regional ITI office
- Send the full application package to the Regional Tourism Development Officer for your region.
- Step 3: Review and recommendation
- ITI reviews the proposal and forwards a recommendation through the regional management process.
- Step 4: Decision and notice
- Applications are reviewed by the selection committee and final approval is made by ITI management.
- Successful applicants are notified by email and receive a contribution agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Regional Tourism Development Officer.
- The Regional Superintendent forwards recommendations to the selection committee.
- The selection committee evaluates applications and makes a recommendation for final approval.
- Successful applicants are notified by email and receive a contribution agreement.
- Reporting and budget audits are required after approval.
Additional information
- Two or more communities may apply jointly.
- The position may be seasonal.
- Applications are submitted to the regional ITI Tourism Development Officer.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement and email notification.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Tourism Coordinator Program Program
What is the Community Tourism Coordinator Program?
This program offers up to $50,000 per year for two years to qualified organizations in Northwest Territories communities. It supports hiring Community Tourism Coordinators to develop sustainable tourism products, packages, and related community tourism marketing activities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Tourism Coordinator Program Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 9, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Community Tourism Coordinator Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Tourism Coordinator Program program, you must:
Community-owned or governance organization
NWT community-based
Tourism development commitment
What expenses are eligible under Community Tourism Coordinator Program?
Hiring and maintaining a Community Tourism Coordinator position
Developing sustainable tourism products and packages for NWT communities
Marketing and promoting local tourism offerings
Working with tourism operators and community organizations to package and sell tourism products
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Tourism Coordinator Program?
You can contact Northwest Territories Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).
Where is the Community Tourism Coordinator Program available?
The Community Tourism Coordinator Program program is available the province of Northwest Territories.