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Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario

Support to develop new tourism ideas
Tourism Innovation Lab
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 12, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Selected applicants can receive up to $3,000 to advance a new tourism idea in Northwest Ontario. Funding supports tourism idea development activities and is paired with a 3-month mentorship and access to a support network.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 12, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 10 employees maximum
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of new tourism ideas for Northwest Ontario
  • Initiatives that enhance current tourism offerings
  • Creation of high-quality tourism experiences
  • Projects that address gaps in tourism products and services
  • Ideas that motivate travel, longer stays, repeat visits, and year-round tourism spending

Documents Needed

  • Short video (up to 1 minute) introducing the applicant and the tourism idea

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Small non-profit organizations (up to 10 full-time, year-round employees)
  • Community groups (up to 10 full-time, year-round employees)

Eligible expenses

  • Tourism idea development activities

Eligible geographic areas

  • Northwest Ontario

Additional information

  • Selected applicants receive a 3-month mentorship with a tourism innovator, experienced operator, industry leader and/or sector expert.
  • Recipients gain access to a support network of tourism innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders.
  • Ongoing guidance is available on other resources and support services provided by partners.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario. 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 Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario?

Selected applicants can receive up to $3,000 to advance a new tourism idea in Northwest Ontario. Funding supports tourism idea development activities and is paired with a 3-month mentorship and access to a support network.

How much funding can be received?

Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario program?

To be eligible for the Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario program, you must: Based in Northwest Ontario Small non-profit or community group Up to 10 full-time employees

What expenses are eligible under Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario?

Development of new tourism ideas for Northwest Ontario Initiatives that enhance current tourism offerings Creation of high-quality tourism experiences Projects that address gaps in tourism products and services Ideas that motivate travel, longer stays, repeat visits, and year-round tourism spending

Where is the Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario available?

The Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario?

Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario is funded by Tourism Innovation Lab

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