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Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund
Funding for Simcoe County tourism and culture projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 10, 2025
- Closing date : February 14, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund supports tourism, culture, and sport initiatives in Simcoe County. It offers up to $10,000 for eligible applicants and includes funding streams such as marketing, trails infrastructure, signage, sporting bids, public art and beautification, workforce development, and research.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 10, 2025
- Closing date : February 14, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Marketing initiatives.
- Trails infrastructure projects.
- Signage projects.
- Sporting bid initiatives.
- Public art and beautification projects.
- Workforce development projects.
- Research activities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Municipalities in Simcoe County.
- Partner municipalities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Simcoe County
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program details and funding streams.
- Check that your project aligns with the program purpose and an eligible stream.
- Step 2: Prepare your application.
- Complete the application materials before the deadline.
- Step 3: Submit the application.
- Send the application during the application window of January 10 to February 14, 2025.
Additional information
- The program supports tourism, culture, and sport in Simcoe County.
- Available funding is $400,000.
- The maximum funding is $10,000 for not-for-profit organizations.
- Municipal applicants require a 20% contribution from the applicant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund Program
What is the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund?
The Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund supports tourism, culture, and sport initiatives in Simcoe County. It offers up to $10,000 for eligible applicants and includes funding streams such as marketing, trails infrastructure, signage, sporting bids, public art and beautification, workforce development, and research.
How much funding can be received?
Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 14, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund program, you must:
Project must support tourism, culture, or sport.
Applicant must be an eligible organization or municipality.
Project must fit a fund stream.
What expenses are eligible under Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund?
Marketing initiatives.
Trails infrastructure projects.
Signage projects.
Sporting bid initiatives.
Public art and beautification projects.
Workforce development projects.
Research activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund?
You can contact Township of Severn by email at brittany.black@simcoe.ca.
Where is the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund available?
The Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund program is available the province of Ontario.