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The Tourism Festival Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

The Tourism Festival Fund Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $10000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the The Tourism Festival Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

The Tourism Festival Fund is a undefined

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the The Tourism Festival Fund?

The Tourism Festival Fund is funded by Government of New Brunswick

Q: Who is eligible for the The Tourism Festival Fund program?

Eligibility criteria are not specified.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the The Tourism Festival Fund available?

The The Tourism Festival Fund program is available the province of New Brunswick.

Last Update: February 4, 2026

NB, Canada

Financial support for festivals demonstrating tourism impact and attendee diversity.

Government of New Brunswick

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

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

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.

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.

Who is not eligible

Ineligible Costs and Activities

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

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Contacts

subventionfestivalgrant@gnb.ca

NB, Canada

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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.