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Timmins MATT Grant
Supports tourism growth in Timmins
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Timmins MATT Grant supports tourism-focused projects that grow visitation and visitor spending in Timmins. It can fund planning, marketing, event hosting, bid submissions, and other tourism development activities that strengthen the local visitor economy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tourism planning and feasibility work
- Tourism marketing partnerships and promotion
- Development of new tourism products and services
- Hosting events, conferences, conventions, and sporting events
- Bid preparation to attract future events
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting financial documentation
- Applicant banking information
- Insurance provider information
- Final report with expense details and receipts
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Public sector organizations
- Private sector organizations
- Partnerships
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility studies and business planning
- Marketing and promotion
- Equipment or infrastructure rental, lease, or purchase
- Event hosting and bid-related costs
- Project-specific staffing, travel, registration, training, signage, hospitality, and permits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Alcohol
- Operating costs
- Legal, audit, or interest fees
- Donations and prize money
- Charitable component expenses, including lottery licenses and raffle expenses
- Pre-existing deficit funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Timmins, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Increase in tourism visitation, overnight stays, and visitor spending
- Economic impact and positive exposure for Timmins
- Ability to strengthen Timmins as a year-round destination
- Potential to create or support jobs and local partnerships
- Financial sustainability and ability to leverage resources
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Call TEDC to arrange a pre-consultation.
- Discuss whether the proposed project fits the fund’s goals and guidelines.
- Step 2: Application preparation
- Complete the application form available from the TEDC website.
- Prepare the required supporting financial information.
- Submit both parts of the application to TEDC by email.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- TEDC staff review the submission for completeness.
- The MATS reviews completed applications and may request a presentation.
- Recommended applications are sent to the TEDC Board for final approval.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Municipal Accommodations Tax Subcommittee (MATS).
- Applicants may be asked to present their project to the committee.
- If recommended, applications are forwarded to the TEDC Board for final approval.
- If more information is needed or the project is not recommended, TEDC will contact the applicant.
- Approved applicants must enter into a legally binding agreement with TEDC.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Municipal Accommodations Tax Subcommittee (MATS).
- Applicants may be asked to make a presentation during the review process.
- A legally binding agreement with TEDC is required if funding is approved.
- A final report and receipts must be submitted after project completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Timmins MATT Grant Program
What is the Timmins MATT Grant?
The Timmins MATT Grant supports tourism-focused projects that grow visitation and visitor spending in Timmins. It can fund planning, marketing, event hosting, bid submissions, and other tourism development activities that strengthen the local visitor economy.
Who is eligible for the Timmins MATT Grant program?
To be eligible for the Timmins MATT Grant program, you must:
Legal entity
Tourism-focused project in Timmins
Future project only
What expenses are eligible under Timmins MATT Grant?
Tourism planning and feasibility work
Tourism marketing partnerships and promotion
Development of new tourism products and services
Hosting events, conferences, conventions, and sporting events
Bid preparation to attract future events
Who can I contact for more information about the Timmins MATT Grant?
You can contact City of Timmins by email at noella.rinaldo@timmins.ca or by phone at 705-360-2656.
Where is the Timmins MATT Grant available?
The Timmins MATT Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Timmins MATT Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Timmins MATT Grant is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Timmins MATT Grant?
Timmins MATT Grant is funded by City of Timmins