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Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program
Support for sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports new sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County with up to $3,000 in seed funding. It focuses on tourism concepts that improve offerings, encourage longer stays, and support year-round visits.
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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
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 16, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 10 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new sustainable tourism ideas.
- Creation of tourism experiences, products, or partnerships.
- Projects that enhance offerings, address tourism gaps, or encourage longer stays and repeat visits.
- Initiatives that increase shoulder-season tourism and spending.
Documents Needed
- Online application form responses
- A short video introduction
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals aged 18 and over
- Small businesses based in Bruce County
- Non-profit organizations based in Bruce County
- Community groups based in Bruce County
Who is not eligible
- Past Bruce County Spark Program winners
Eligible expenses
- Tourism idea development activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Bruce County, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury of local and provincial tourism leaders and innovators.
- Finalists are invited to a pitch session.
- Three winning applicants are selected from Bruce County.
- Selected applicants receive mentorship, seed funds, and partner support.
Additional information
- Selected applicants receive a 3-month mentorship.
- Applicants join a tourism innovation community for networking and workshops.
- Past Bruce County Spark winners are not eligible to apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program. 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 Innovation Lab: Spark Program?
This program supports new sustainable tourism ideas in Bruce County with up to $3,000 in seed funding. It focuses on tourism concepts that improve offerings, encourage longer stays, and support year-round visits.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program program?
To be eligible for the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program program, you must:
New sustainable tourism idea
Based in Bruce County
Individual, business, nonprofit, or community group
What expenses are eligible under Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program?
Development of new sustainable tourism ideas.
Creation of tourism experiences, products, or partnerships.
Projects that enhance offerings, address tourism gaps, or encourage longer stays and repeat visits.
Initiatives that increase shoulder-season tourism and spending.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program?
You can contact Tourism Innovation Lab by email at outreach@tourisminnovation.ca.
Where is the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program available?
The Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism Innovation Lab: Spark Program is a Partnering and Collaboration