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RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 20,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 6, 2021
- Closing date : February 15, 2021
Location
Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This non-repayable funding supports tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19 requirements. It provides between $1,500 and $20,000 for eligible adaptation measures and digital operational changes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase operational productivity
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 6, 2021
- Closing date : February 15, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Montérégie
- Ontario
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
- COVID-19 tourism adaptation measures for businesses.
- Operational changes to support health and safety and contactless service.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism operators
- Accommodation businesses
- Food and beverage businesses
- Travel service businesses
- Transportation companies
- Tourism-dependent retail stores
Eligible expenses
- Health and safety signage, partitions, and similar protocol materials.
- Social distancing upgrades, including patio expansion and outdoor seating or heaters.
- PPE, sanitizing equipment, and cleaning supplies.
- Digital tools for virtual queues, contactless check-ins, and contactless payment upgrades.
Eligible geographic areas
- Leeds and Grenville
- Frontenac County
- Hastings County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- Funding is administered by RTO 9.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- Only some communities within the listed counties are eligible.
- Applicants should consult the maps in the application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund?
This non-repayable funding supports tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19 requirements. It provides between $1,500 and $20,000 for eligible adaptation measures and digital operational changes.
How much funding can be received?
RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 15, 2021.
Who is eligible for the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund program?
To be eligible for the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund program, you must:
Tourism-related business
Eligible location required
20% cash match required
What expenses are eligible under RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund?
COVID-19 tourism adaptation measures for businesses.
Operational changes to support health and safety and contactless service.
Who can I contact for more information about the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund?
You can contact Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) by email at bruddock@region9tourism.ca.
Where is the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund available?
The RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund program is available Montérégie, Ontario.