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Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund
Funding for tourism events in North Bay
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Tourism North Bay’s Tourism Event Fund supports events in North Bay that generate local economic benefits through visitor spending and overnight stays. It is open to community organizations, special interest groups, and businesses for meetings, conferences, cultural, sports, academic, and outdoor leisure events.
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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
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meetings and conferences
- Professional, board, association, and annual general meetings
- Corporate retreats and team-building events
- Special interest events in arts and culture, sports, academic, or outdoor leisure activities
Documents Needed
- Completed event application form
- Event budget with revenue and expenses
- Event description and marketing plan
- Host organization contact details
- Consent and signature
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Special interest groups
- Businesses
Eligible expenses
- Marketing materials design and printing
- Fees for local businesses hired for the event
- Purchase or rental of local goods, supplies, and equipment
- Other event planning and implementation costs
Eligible geographic areas
- North Bay, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Positive economic impact in the local community
- Expected daytime visitor spending and overnight stays
- Enhanced programming for recurring annual events
- Event impact on the community as measured by scorecard
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Enter the event details, host organization information, and contact person.
- Describe the event, marketing plans, and expected attendance.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting information
- Provide the event budget with revenue and expenses.
- Include details on how the event will offer enhanced programming, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit before the deadline
- Submit the completed form at least three months before the event date.
- Step 4: Receive the decision
- Tourism North Bay staff review the application for completeness.
- The Review Committee makes the final decision.
- Step 5: Follow approval conditions if funded
- Receive a confirmation letter with next steps to obtain payment.
- Acknowledge Tourism North Bay as a marketing partner and submit the required invoice and post-event report.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Tourism North Bay staff for completeness.
- Complete applications are then sent to the Tourism Event Fund Review Committee for a final decision.
- Funding depends on budget availability, promotional items, and volunteers.
- Approved applicants receive a confirmation letter with next steps and approval conditions.
- A post-event report must be submitted within 60 days after the event.
Additional information
- Annual events are reviewed case by case.
- Past recipients may apply again for other events.
- Support is a non-repayable marketing contribution.
- A post-event report is required after approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund Program
What is the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund?
Tourism North Bay’s Tourism Event Fund supports events in North Bay that generate local economic benefits through visitor spending and overnight stays. It is open to community organizations, special interest groups, and businesses for meetings, conferences, cultural, sports, academic, and outdoor leisure events.
Who is eligible for the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund program?
To be eligible for the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund program, you must:
Event must benefit the local economy.
Application due three months before event.
Annual events need enhanced programming.
What expenses are eligible under Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund?
Meetings and conferences
Professional, board, association, and annual general meetings
Corporate retreats and team-building events
Special interest events in arts and culture, sports, academic, or outdoor leisure activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund?
You can contact Tourism North Bay by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund available?
The Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund?
Tourism North Bay Tourism Event Fund is funded by Tourism North Bay