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Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 16, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Tourism Digital Assistance Program helps eligible Nova Scotia tourism businesses strengthen their online presence with consultant services valued up to $5,000. It supports website development, SEO, digital marketing, social media, online booking, e-commerce, copywriting, branding, data analytics, and photography or videography.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 16, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving a tourism business’s online presence.
- Developing digital marketing tools.
- Creating or improving e-commerce and online booking capabilities.
- Building digital capacity through consultant-led support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses.
- Tourism organizations.
- Businesses open to travellers or planning to open in 2026.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses not listed on NovaScotia.com.
- Businesses not currently open or planning to open in 2026.
- Roofed accommodations not registered with the provincial Tourist Accommodations Registry.
- Applicants with overdue reporting or deliverables with DNS or TNS.
Eligible expenses
- Website design and development.
- Search engine optimization, digital marketing, and social media planning.
- Copywriting, branding, and data analytics.
- Photography and videography for content gaps.
- E-commerce and online booking tools.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects funded solely by media buys.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Selected businesses are matched with a qualified consultant.
- Approved participants sign a Letter of Agreement.
- An orientation session is required at the start of the project.
- An end-of-project report is required.
Additional information
- The final edited photos and/or videos created through the program are owned by Tourism Nova Scotia.
- Approved participants must complete an orientation session.
- An end-of-project report is required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism Digital Assistance Program Program
What is the Tourism Digital Assistance Program?
The Tourism Digital Assistance Program helps eligible Nova Scotia tourism businesses strengthen their online presence with consultant services valued up to $5,000. It supports website development, SEO, digital marketing, social media, online booking, e-commerce, copywriting, branding, data analytics, and photography or videography.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Digital Assistance Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tourism Digital Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Tourism Digital Assistance Program program, you must:
Nova Scotia tourism business or organization
NovaScotia.com listing required
Clear digital need required
What expenses are eligible under Tourism Digital Assistance Program?
Improving a tourism business’s online presence.
Developing digital marketing tools.
Creating or improving e-commerce and online booking capabilities.
Building digital capacity through consultant-led support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism Digital Assistance Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at tdap@digitalnovascotia.com or by phone at 902-717-3425.
Where is the Tourism Digital Assistance Program available?
The Tourism Digital Assistance Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Tourism Digital Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism Digital Assistance Program is a Expert Advice