Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Woodstock, Centre-du-Québec, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Tourism Innovation Grant supports Oxford County businesses and non-profits developing or expanding tourism experiences. The program funds unique visitor experiences, with applications assessed on sustainability, creativity, innovation, feasibility, and economic and community impact.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Woodstock
- Centre-du-Québec
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing tourism experiences
- Expanding tourism offerings
- Creating unique and innovative visitor experiences
Documents Needed
- Completed Housing Repair Application Form
- Photo identification for each homeowner
- Proof of Canadian status for each homeowner
- Latest tax bill or property assessment notice
- Proof of income and insurance/mortgage standing
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Oxford County businesses
- Oxford County non-profits
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who previously received the Tourism Innovation Grant
Eligible expenses
- Necessary home repairs
- Accessibility modifications and related renovations
- Work to improve energy efficiency
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started or completed before final approval
- Fees or permits not covered under the approved funding agreement
- Costs for non-approved or unrelated repairs
Eligible geographic areas
- Oxford County
Selection criteria
- Sustainability
- Creativity and innovation
- Feasibility
- Economic and community impact
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit application
- Complete the online Tourism Innovation Grant application.
- Step 2: Finalist review
- Eligible applications are scored using the program metrics.
- Finalists are selected for the next stage.
- Step 3: Interview or pitch
- Finalists participate in a virtual interview with the judging panel.
- Step 4: Decision notification
- Successful applicants are notified after the interviews.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against eligibility requirements
- Eligible applications are scored using the program metrics
- Finalists are invited to a virtual interview or pitch
- Selected recipients are notified after the interviews
- Successful applicants receive a $3,000 grant
Additional information
- Annual funding is first-come, first-served.
- Unfunded eligible households may be waitlisted for the following year.
- The program terms may change at Oxford County’s discretion.
- Site visits may be conducted during the work.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Residential Repair Program Program
What is the Residential Repair Program?
Tourism Innovation Grant supports Oxford County businesses and non-profits developing or expanding tourism experiences. The program funds unique visitor experiences, with applications assessed on sustainability, creativity, innovation, feasibility, and economic and community impact.
How much funding can be received?
Residential Repair Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Residential Repair Program program?
To be eligible for the Residential Repair Program program, you must:
Oxford County businesses or non-profits
Operating for more than two years
Tourism-related project in 2026
What expenses are eligible under Residential Repair Program?
Developing tourism experiences
Expanding tourism offerings
Creating unique and innovative visitor experiences
Who can I contact for more information about the Residential Repair Program?
You can contact Oxford County by email at humanservices@oxfordcounty.ca or by phone at 519-539-9800.
Where is the Residential Repair Program available?
The Residential Repair Program program is available Centre-du-Québec, Ontario.
Is the Residential Repair Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Residential Repair Program is a Grant and Funding