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Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding
Tourism consulting support for Step 1 recommendations
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Businesses that have completed Step 1 and received recommendations from the consultant.
See full eligibility
Overview
Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding offers businesses up to $25,000 in non-repayable financial support to implement recommendations from Step 1. It supports consultant-led tourism improvements such as sustainability practices, marketing campaigns, guest communication updates, staff training, and performance tracking.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Build partnerships with suppliers for high-quality and sustainable sourcing.
- Incorporate sustainability practices into planning and operations.
- Design and implement marketing campaigns, including special packages, influencer collaborations, and social media promotions.
- Enhance guest communication through updated signage, website content, and staff training.
- Define required skills, recruit staff, and implement comprehensive training programs.
Documents Needed
- Consultant's proposal.
- Consultant's statement of work (SOW).
- If you intend to hire more than one consultant, the proposals from all consultants.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses that have completed Step 1 and received recommendations from the consultant.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and travel costs for hiring and/or bringing in the consultant, in accordance with the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive.
- Online advertising costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Printing of marketing materials.
- Production of trade show booth.
- Costs associated with the purchase of physical assets or software.
- HST/GST.
Selection criteria
- Proposed activities must align with the recommendations received in Step 1.
How to apply
- Complete Step One of the program.
- Identify the consultant you wish to work with.
- Complete the online application and attach the Consultant's statement of work (SOW).
- If you intend to hire more than one consultant, attach the proposals from all consultants.
Processing and Agreement
- LearnSphere evaluates the application and, if approved, issues a letter of offer within 5 to 10 business days.
- The consultant carries out the statement of work, provides a final report, and invoices you for the work.
- You submit a claim package including the consultant's final report.
- LearnSphere reviews and approves your documentation.
- Reimbursement payments are issued within 30 days after all documentation has been approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding Program
What is the Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding?
Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding offers businesses up to $25,000 in non-repayable financial support to implement recommendations from Step 1. It supports consultant-led tourism improvements such as sustainability practices, marketing campaigns, guest communication updates, staff training, and performance tracking.
How much funding can be received?
Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding program?
To be eligible for the Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding program, you must:
The applicant must have completed Step 1 of the program.
The applicant must have received recommendations from the consultant.
What expenses are eligible under Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding?
Build partnerships with suppliers for high-quality and sustainable sourcing.
Incorporate sustainability practices into planning and operations.
Design and implement marketing campaigns, including special packages, influencer collaborations, and social media promotions.
Enhance guest communication through updated signage, website content, and staff training.
Define required skills, recruit staff, and implement comprehensive training programs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding?
You can contact LearnSphere by email at carolyne.mongrain@learnsphere.ca.
Where is the Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding available?
The Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Elevate Tourism Initiative — Step 2: Access to Funding is a Grant and Funding