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RTO 9 - COVID-19 Tourism Adaptation Fund
Funding for tourism businesses adapting to COVID-19
Funding available
$ 1,500 - $ 20,000
Deadline
February 15, 2021
Opened January 6, 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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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.
Official resources
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.
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.