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Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario
Mentorship and seed funding for tourism ideas
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 12, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides $3,000 in seed funding and a 3-month mentorship to help new tourism ideas develop. It supports tourism concepts that improve offerings, create experiences, fill market gaps, and encourage more visits and spending.
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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, experiences, or partnerships
- Projects that improve current tourism offerings or fill gaps in tourism products and services
- Ideas that encourage longer stays, repeat visits, and year-round tourism spending
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Short unedited video introducing the applicant and tourism idea
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small non-profit organizations
- Community groups
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside Northwest Ontario
- Organizations with more than 10 full-time year-round employees
- Businesses that are not small non-profits or community groups
Eligible expenses
- Tourism idea development activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury of tourism innovators and leaders.
- Finalists take part in a pitch session.
- Winning applicants are selected from the participating region.
- Selected applicants receive the mentorship and seed funding support.
Additional information
- Selected applicants receive a 3-month tourism mentorship.
- The program also offers access to a support network of tourism innovators and leaders.
- Ongoing guidance from partners may be provided.
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?
This program provides $3,000 in seed funding and a 3-month mentorship to help new tourism ideas develop. It supports tourism concepts that improve offerings, create experiences, fill market gaps, and encourage more visits and spending.
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
New tourism idea
What expenses are eligible under Spark Mentorships & Grants - Northwest Ontario?
Development of new tourism ideas, experiences, or partnerships
Projects that improve current tourism offerings or fill gaps in tourism products and services
Ideas that encourage 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