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The Tourism Festival Fund
Financial support for festivals demonstrating tourism impact and attendee diversity.
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 15, 2025
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
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.
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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
- 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.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Tourism Festival Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Tourism Festival Fund. 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 The Tourism Festival Fund?
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.
How much funding can be received?
The Tourism Festival Fund Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What expenses are eligible under The Tourism Festival Fund?
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.
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
Who are the financial supporters of the The Tourism Festival Fund?
The Tourism Festival Fund is funded by Government of New Brunswick
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