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RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program
Co-investment support for regional tourism projects
Last Update: June 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Brantford, Burlington, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Milton, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
RTO3’s 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program is a co-investment initiative for tourism businesses and organizations in the Hamilton Halton Brant region. It supports regional tourism growth through marketing, product development, certification support, and shared investments in visitor experiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Brantford, Burlington, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Milton, Oakville
- 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
- Tourism marketing partnerships
- Product and experience development partnerships
- Certification support partnerships
- Influencer collaboration projects
- Professional photography partnerships
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Proof of operating permits
- Proof of active CRA Business Number, where applicable
- Supporting project information and materials requested for the specific partnership
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legal incorporated tourism businesses
- Tourism organizations and event organizations
- Destination Marketing Organizations
- Associations, interest groups, and municipalities representing tourism partners
- Restaurants, culinary businesses, and food and beverage artisans or producers for certification support
Who is not eligible
- Franchises or chain businesses
- For-profit or not-for-profit organizations without a tourism-focused product or activity
- Municipal entities for certification support partnerships
- Destination Management/Marketing Organizations for certification support partnerships
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs covered through partner cash contributions and matching co-investment
- FeastOn certification fees for eligible businesses
- Influencer service fees under eligible collaboration projects
- Professional photography session costs under the photography partnership
- Participation costs for approved marketing and product development partnerships
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind contributions
- Costs funded by other Ontario government programs for the same project
- Partnerships with franchises or chain businesses
- Projects or businesses without a tourism-focused product or activity
- Direct payments or reimbursements from RTO3 to partners
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Hamilton
- City of Burlington
- Town of Oakville
- Town of Milton
- Town of Halton Hills
- City of Brantford
- County of Brant
- Six Nations of the Grand River
- Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against program criteria, partner eligibility, regional distribution, and order of submission.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome after the review is complete.
- Approved partners receive an invoice and must sign an MOU to confirm participation.
- Project activities begin only after payment is received and the agreement is in place.
- Partners must support reporting on project results and performance metrics.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted through the designated online form; email submissions are not accepted.
- Multiple applications are permitted, subject to availability and program fit.
- A signed Memorandum of Understanding is required for approved partnerships.
- Partnerships are subject to RTO3 and Ministry reporting requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program Program
What is the RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program?
RTO3’s 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program is a co-investment initiative for tourism businesses and organizations in the Hamilton Halton Brant region. It supports regional tourism growth through marketing, product development, certification support, and shared investments in visitor experiences.
How much funding can be received?
RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program program, you must:
Established business or organization
Operates in the RTO3 region
Can deliver the project in partnership
What expenses are eligible under RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program?
Tourism marketing partnerships
Product and experience development partnerships
Certification support partnerships
Influencer collaboration projects
Professional photography partnerships
Who can I contact for more information about the RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program?
You can contact Regional Tourism Organization 3 (RTO3) by email at [email protected] or by phone at none.
Where is the RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program available?
The RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RTO3 2026/27 Partnership Funding Program is a Partnering and Collaboration