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Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund
Funding for tourism, culture and sport projects
Offered by
County of Simcoe (EDO)
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 20,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports tourism, culture, and sport initiatives in Simcoe County. It offers up to $10,000 per application, or up to $20,000 for signage projects, for eligible marketing, infrastructure, public art, research, workforce development, and sports tourism activities.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $20,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Enhance an existing program
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Environment
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and organizations in Simcoe County.
- Tourism, culture, and sport operators.
Eligible expenses
- Marketing costs, including digital, social media, radio, television, print, and influencer campaigns.
- Trails and cycling infrastructure items, including bike racks, repair stations, benches, and trail gates.
- Public art, beautification, signage, artist fees, and art materials.
- Research costs such as surveys, consultant fees, and consumer research studies.
- Speaker or venue fees and costs to bid on hosting a sporting competition.
Eligible geographic areas
- County of Simcoe
- At least 75% of the project must take place in one of the 16 County of Simcoe member municipalities
Activities funded
- Tourism marketing campaigns.
- Trails and cycling infrastructure projects.
- Public art and beautification initiatives.
- Tourism research programs.
- Workforce development and sports tourism activities.
Selection criteria
- Program requirements.
- Alignment with program objectives.
- Overall benefit to the region.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the County of Simcoe Grant Task Force, with support from County staff.
- Funding is awarded to successful applicants based on program requirements, objectives, and overall regional benefit.
- Applicants are asked to submit by the stated deadline.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit only one application.
- The County of Simcoe has allocated $400,000 for the 2025 program.
- Applications were due on February 14, 2025.
- Application guidelines are available through the County of Simcoe partner resources page.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund Program
What is the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund?
This program supports tourism, culture, and sport initiatives in Simcoe County. It offers up to $10,000 per application, or up to $20,000 for signage projects, for eligible marketing, infrastructure, public art, research, workforce development, and sports tourism activities.
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:
Project benefits Simcoe County.
Majority of project is in a member municipality.
One application per organization.
What expenses are eligible under Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund?
Marketing costs, including digital, social media, radio, television, print, and influencer campaigns.
Trails and cycling infrastructure items, including bike racks, repair stations, benches, and trail gates.
Public art, beautification, signage, artist fees, and art materials.
Research costs such as surveys, consultant fees, and consumer research studies.
Speaker or venue fees and costs to bid on hosting a sporting competition.
Where is the Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund available?
The Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
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)