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Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund program?

To be eligible for the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund program, you must: Registered organizations within Simcoe County, mainly in eligible municipalities.

Q: Where is the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund available?

The Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund?

Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund is funded by County of Simcoe

Last Update: February 4, 2026

QC, Canada

Support for tourism, culture, and sport infrastructure and promotion within Simcoe County.

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Marketing a product

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Overview

This financial assistance program offers grants up to $10,000 for general projects and up to $20,000 for signage, supporting initiatives that improve tourism, cultural expression, and sporting events within Simcoe County. The program targets improvements in infrastructure, marketing, public art, research activities, workforce development, and sports bid preparations to elevate community engagement and regional economic impact.

Activities funded

Installing trails and cycling infrastructure.
Fabricating tourism signage and interpretive displays.
Launching tourism marketing campaigns and digital advertising.
Developing public art projects and urban beautification initiatives.
Conducting visitor and consumer research studies.
Hosting workshops, educational programs for tourism and sports operators.
Bidding on and hosting major sports events to attract visitors.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Enhance city trails with signage, seating, and cycling amenities

Documents Needed

Project proposal, budget plan, supporting certificates or registration documents.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a registered organization within the County of Simcoe.
At least 75% of the project must occur within one of the 16 municipalities of Simcoe County.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations
Community groups
Cultural or sports organizations registered within Simcoe County

Who is not eligible

Organizations not registered in Simcoe County
Private for-profit businesses

Eligible expenses

Equipment costs for trails, signage, marketing, public art, research fees, and workforce development activities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Activities not directly related to approved project streams.
Private or personal expenses unrelated to project objectives.
Operational costs without a clear link to project deliverables.
Activities that do not benefit the local community or tourism sector.
Existing infrastructure upgrades without part of a new project proposal.

Eligible geographic areas

Simcoe County including the 16 member municipalities

Selection criteria

Relevance and clarity of project objectives.
Potential impact on tourism and community development.
Feasibility and implementation plan completeness.
Alignment with program priorities and community benefits.
Cost-effectiveness and project sustainability.

How to apply

Create an account on the application portalComplete the application form with detailed project descriptionUpload necessary documentation and supporting filesReview and submit the application before the deadlineAwait confirmation and further instructions from program administrators

Processing and Agreement

The application will be reviewed for eligibility and project alignment.
Applicants may be asked to clarify or provide additional documentation.
Decisions are communicated via official notifications.
Funding agreements need to be signed before disbursements.
Recipients must adhere to reporting and project completion requirements.

Additional information

Applicants are encouraged to submit only one application per organization. Projects must align with at least one of the five funding streams to be considered for funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement 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 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund program?

What expenses are eligible under Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund?

Installing trails and cycling infrastructure. Fabricating tourism signage and interpretive displays. Launching tourism marketing campaigns and digital advertising. Developing public art projects and urban beautification initiatives. Conducting visitor and consumer research studies. Hosting workshops, educational programs for tourism and sports operators. Bidding on and hosting major sports events to attract visitors.