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The Tourism Festival Fund
Last Update: March 4, 2026
New Brunswick, Canada
Financial support for festivals demonstrating tourism impact and attendee diversity.
Grant and Funding
Overview
This funding program enables organizers to support festivals with a minimum duration of two days that generate tourism in their communities. The program encourages festivals that attract visitors from outside the local area, with a focus on community impact and regional development. Financial aid can cover a portion of eligible costs, fostering sustainable event growth and contribution to local economies.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Raise awareness and mobilize the public
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
Activities funded
- Organizing and promoting public festivals lasting two or more days.
- Collecting postal codes from attendees to demonstrate tourism impact.
- Implementing activities that attract visitors from outside the local community.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 8,000
Organizing a regional music and arts festival to boost local tourism
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizers of new or existing festivals that meet program criteria.
Eligible geographic areas
- The program is open to festivals within the geographic regions specified by the funding organization, generally applicable to areas within the designated province or community.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated potential to attract tourists from outside the community.
- Minimum attendance projections for new festivals.
- Percentage of attendees from at least 75 km away for existing festivals.
- Festival duration and public accessibility.
How to apply
Step 1: Access the application platformStep 2: Fill out the application form and upload required documentsStep 3: Submit the application before the deadlineStep 4: Await confirmation and review outcome
Contacts
subventionfestivalgrant@gnb.ca
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