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RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
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Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 20,000
Location
Montérégie, Ontario, Quebec, 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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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montérégie
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2022
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- COVID-19 tourism adaptation measures for businesses.
- Operational changes to support health and safety and contactless service.
Sources and recorded changes
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
Selection criteria
- First come, first served intake.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review eligibility
- Check that your business and location fit the program requirements.
- Confirm the eligible community using the maps in the application.
- Step 2: Prepare your application
- Gather the information needed for the online application.
- Identify the eligible costs and matching cash contribution.
- Step 3: Apply online
- Submit the application through the program application link.
- Send it before the deadline of February 15, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
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
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.
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?
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.
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, Quebec.
Is the RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund is a Grant and Funding