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Host in Whitby Grant Program
Funding for tourism events in Whitby
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- Funding available
- $ 5,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Host in Whitby Grant Program provides up to $5,000 to eligible organizations hosting tourism-focused events in Whitby. It supports inclusive, accessible initiatives that attract visitors and strengthen the local tourism economy through events, activations, promotions, and related campaigns.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Whitby
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owner/operators
- Private events
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Municipalities and other Canadian/Ontario government bodies
- Government agencies
Who is not eligible
- Religious organizations applying for religious purposes.
- Political organizations applying for political purposes.
- Organizations that conflict with WTDC or Town of Whitby values, policies, bylaws, or legislation.
- Organizations in litigation with or owing money to the Town of Whitby or WTDC.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Religious or political purposes.
- Activities that conflict with WTDC or Town of Whitby values, policies, bylaws, or legislation.
- Applications from organizations in litigation with or owing money to the Town of Whitby or WTDC.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Whitby, Ontario
Activities funded
- Hosting tourism-focused events in Whitby.
- Delivering events, product packages, and thematic campaigns that support tourism in Whitby.
- New activations and existing local events that attract visitors.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Use the official application form available on the WTDC website.
- Prepare a complete and detailed application once event details are well developed.
- Step 2: Submit by the quarterly deadline
- Submit the application by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1.
- Applications must be submitted before the deadline to be considered for that intake.
- Step 3: Wait for review and decision
- The subcommittee reviews applications within two months of the quarterly due date.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome by email.
Documents Needed
- Completed official application form
- Final Report for previously funded events, if applicable
- Promotional materials and photos for final reporting
- Attendance and tourism metrics for final reporting
Selection criteria
- Tourism benefit, including visitor draw and economic impact.
- Community impact, including inclusivity and accessibility.
- Organizational capacity and soundness of budget.
- Use of matching funds or other funding sources.
- Marketing and promotion reach beyond the community.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed quarterly after the submission deadline.
- The subcommittee reviews applications within two months of the quarterly due date.
- Funding decisions are final and based on the strength of the applicant pool and available funding.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome by email.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis.
- Applicants may apply more than once per year for different events.
- All subcommittee decisions are final.
- Recipients must submit a final report within 30 days of the event.
Official sources
Program guide
Host in Whitby Grant Program
Frequently Asked Questions about the Host in Whitby Grant Program Program
What is the Host in Whitby Grant Program?
The Host in Whitby Grant Program provides up to $5,000 to eligible organizations hosting tourism-focused events in Whitby. It supports inclusive, accessible initiatives that attract visitors and strengthen the local tourism economy through events, activations, promotions, and related campaigns.
How much funding can be received?
Host in Whitby Grant Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Host in Whitby Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Host in Whitby Grant Program program, you must:
Tourism-related events in Whitby
Presence in Whitby or tourism impact
Open and accessible public events
Where is the Host in Whitby Grant Program available?
The Host in Whitby Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Host in Whitby Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Host in Whitby Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Host in Whitby Grant Program?
Host in Whitby Grant Program is funded by Town of Whitby