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Indigenous Business Advisors
Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened March 3, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
ITO offers complimentary membership for organizations interested in advancing Indigenous tourism in Ontario. Members can access business support, training, marketing, and cultural authenticity resources, including one-on-one advisory support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Indigenous tourism business development support.
- One-on-one consulting and mentoring.
- Workshops and training for tourism growth.
- Marketing and branding support for Indigenous tourism businesses.
- Support for culturally authentic tourism products and experiences.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities.
- Entrepreneurs.
- Businesses.
- Organizations interested in Indigenous tourism.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application form
- Fill out the membership application online.
- Step 2: ITO review
- ITO reviews the submitted application.
- Step 3: Approval and membership access
- Once approved, membership benefits begin.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the online application form.
- ITO reviews the application.
- If approved, membership benefits become available.
- Membership renews automatically each year.
Additional information
- ITO membership is currently complimentary.
- Membership renews automatically every year.
- Existing members can update contact or website details by email.
- A member directory is available to check whether a business is already a member.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Business Advisors Program
What is the Indigenous Business Advisors?
ITO offers complimentary membership for organizations interested in advancing Indigenous tourism in Ontario. Members can access business support, training, marketing, and cultural authenticity resources, including one-on-one advisory support.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Business Advisors program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Business Advisors program, you must:
Interest in Indigenous tourism in Ontario.
Online application required.
ITO approval needed.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Business Advisors?
Indigenous tourism business development support.
One-on-one consulting and mentoring.
Workshops and training for tourism growth.
Marketing and branding support for Indigenous tourism businesses.
Support for culturally authentic tourism products and experiences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Business Advisors?
You can contact Indigenous Tourism Ontario by email at membership@indigenoustourismontario.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Business Advisors available?
The Indigenous Business Advisors program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Indigenous Business Advisors a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Business Advisors is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Business Advisors?
Indigenous Business Advisors is funded by Indigenous Tourism Ontario