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Summer Tourism Experience Program
Supports summer tourism visitor experience in Kawartha Lakes
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program provides up to $15,000 to support visitor information services in Kawartha Lakes. It funds activities that enhance the summer tourism experience, including community-based outreach and related project work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
- Business Associations
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Activities that enhance community-based visitor information services
- Visitor outreach and on-the-ground trip planning support
- Interactions that improve the visitor experience
- Activities that engage local businesses in tourism support
Documents Needed
- Detailed project proposal
- Project activities and budget sheet
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Chambers of Commerce
Eligible expenses
- Hiring of summer students
- Materials to enhance the visitor experience
Eligible geographic areas
- Kawartha Lakes
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an internal review committee.
- Final approval is made by the Manager of Economic Development.
- Successful applicants may be publicly announced.
- Project plan changes must be agreed upon with the municipality.
Additional information
- Applications are closed.
- Successful applicants may be announced through a news release and on the municipal website.
- The program is administered by Kawartha Lakes Economic Development under its fund policy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Summer Tourism Experience Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Summer Tourism Experience Program. 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 Summer Tourism Experience Program?
This program provides up to $15,000 to support visitor information services in Kawartha Lakes. It funds activities that enhance the summer tourism experience, including community-based outreach and related project work.
How much funding can be received?
Summer Tourism Experience Program Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Summer Tourism Experience Program program?
To be eligible for the Summer Tourism Experience Program program, you must:
Chamber of Commerce in Kawartha Lakes.
Summer tourism-focused project.
Aligned with program objectives.
What expenses are eligible under Summer Tourism Experience Program?
Activities that enhance community-based visitor information services
Visitor outreach and on-the-ground trip planning support
Interactions that improve the visitor experience
Activities that engage local businesses in tourism support
Who can I contact for more information about the Summer Tourism Experience Program?
You can contact City of Kawartha Lakes by email at ecdev@kawarthalakes.ca or by phone at 705-324-9411 extension 1396.
Where is the Summer Tourism Experience Program available?
The Summer Tourism Experience Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Summer Tourism Experience Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Summer Tourism Experience Program is a Grant and Funding