Closed
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 15, 2025
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Tourism Festival Fund supports new and existing public festivals that run for two consecutive days or more and show tourism impact in their area. New festivals may receive up to $10,000, and funding for both new and existing festivals cannot exceed 25% of projected expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New public festivals with tourism impact.
- Existing public festivals with tourism impact.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Any supplemental information requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New festivals
- Existing festivals
- Public festival organizers
Who is not eligible
- Festivals that are not open to the public
- Events lasting less than two consecutive days
- Activities that do not demonstrate tourism impact
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Expected number of attendees for new festivals.
- Festival capacity for new festivals.
- Visitor postal codes from the previous festival year for existing festivals.
- Share of attendees living 75 km or more from the festival location.
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the application platform
- Open the THC Smart Simple Platform.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in the application form.
- Step 3: Submit supporting information
- Send any additional requested information by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the THC Smart Simple Platform.
- Applicants may be asked to send supplemental information by email.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by the published notification date.
Additional information
- There are two application windows based on festival dates.
- Applicants may need to provide supplemental information by email.
- Notification timelines differ for the May and August deadlines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Tourism Festival Fund Program
What is the The Tourism Festival Fund?
The Tourism Festival Fund supports new and existing public festivals that run for two consecutive days or more and show tourism impact in their area. New festivals may receive up to $10,000, and funding for both new and existing festivals cannot exceed 25% of projected expenses.
How much funding can be received?
The Tourism Festival Fund Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the The Tourism Festival Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Tourism Festival Fund program, you must:
Public festival of 2+ days
Tourism impact required
Attendance/postal code thresholds apply
What expenses are eligible under The Tourism Festival Fund?
New public festivals with tourism impact.
Existing public festivals with tourism impact.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Tourism Festival Fund?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at subventionfestivalgrant@gnb.ca.
Where is the The Tourism Festival Fund available?
The The Tourism Festival Fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the The Tourism Festival Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Tourism Festival Fund is a Grant and Funding