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Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada
Supports tourism adaptation and recovery
Latest source updateLast Update: June 18, 2026Latest change: The page now includes the Tourism Relief Fund applicant guide with detailed eligibility, application, and contact information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Latest change: The page now includes the Tourism Relief Fund applicant guide with detailed eligibility, application, and contact information.
Tourism Relief Fund guide added
The Tourism Relief Fund page now includes the applicant guide content, adding detailed instructions for who can apply, what activities are eligible, and how to submit an application. The guide also makes the program parameters visible, including $500M over two years (2021-2022 to 2022-2023) and contact numbers for ACOA offices and support lines.
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations across Canada as they adapt products and services to public health measures and recovery needs. Eligible activities include tourism experience development, destination planning, modernization, and sustainable or inclusive improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and enhancement of tourism experiences to help tourism businesses adapt, modernize, and adopt more environmentally sustainable practices.
- Destination development to support strategic planning, medium- to long-term investments, and destination development.
- Projects that adapt operations to meet COVID-19 public health requirements.
- Projects that adapt or create tourism products and/or services.
Documents Needed
- Incorporation documents and ownership information
- Most recent financial statements and the last two years of financial statements
- Project plan, business plan, marketing plan, or research and development plan
- Supplier quotes or estimates
- Relevant permits and licences
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated businesses, primarily SMEs
- Not-for-profit incorporated organizations, including tourism associations and destination marketing organizations
- Municipalities
- Indigenous/First Nation/Métis Settlement owned businesses or Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Restaurants
- Retail businesses
- Hotel chains
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs for developing or enhancing tourism experiences and destination development
- Costs linked to adapting operations, modernizing offerings, and implementing sustainable or inclusive practices
- Planning, consulting, and implementation costs shown through project plans and supplier quotes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Restaurants, retail businesses, and hotel chains are normally not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Support for the Indigenous tourism sector.
- Strategic importance of the business or organization to the tourism sector in the region.
- Contribution to the economic development of a region.
- Contribution to job creation in the region.
- Projects in tourism-dependent communities or regions, including downtown cores.
How to apply
- Download the Tourism Relief Fund application form.
- Complete the application form and prepare the required documents.
- Submit the application online by clicking “Ready to submit online.”
- To apply on paper, print the form and mail it with supporting documents to an ACOA regional office in your province.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted through a continuous intake process.
- ACOA may contact applicants for additional information or clarification.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted through a continuous intake process.
- The applicant must complete all required sections accurately and include all required information.
- Paper applications must be mailed with supporting documents to an ACOA regional office in the applicant’s province.
- Applications can also be submitted online using the “Ready to submit online” button.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada Program
What is the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada?
The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations across Canada as they adapt products and services to public health measures and recovery needs. Eligible activities include tourism experience development, destination planning, modernization, and sustainable or inclusive improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada program?
To be eligible for the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada program, you must:
Applicants must fit one of the program’s initial assessment parameters.
Some applicant industries are normally not eligible.
Restaurants and Canadian-owned hotels may be considered in exceptional cases.
What expenses are eligible under Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada?
Development and enhancement of tourism experiences to help tourism businesses adapt, modernize, and adopt more environmentally sustainable practices.
Destination development to support strategic planning, medium- to long-term investments, and destination development.
Projects that adapt operations to meet COVID-19 public health requirements.
Projects that adapt or create tourism products and/or services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada?
You can contact Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) by email at none or by phone at 1-888-576-4444.
Where is the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada available?
The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada is a Grant and Funding