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Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund - Quebec - Canada
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Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund

Support for tourism, culture, and sport infrastructure and promotion within Simcoe County.
County of Simcoe (EDO)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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.

Documents Needed

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

Eligibility

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

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.

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?

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.

How much funding can be received?

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 (EDO)

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