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Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces
Supports tourism businesses adapting and growing
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations in the Prairie provinces to adapt operations and strengthen future growth. It funds product development, destination planning, and tourism experiences that respond to public health requirements and market recovery.
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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 strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
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
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and enhancement of tourism products and experiences.
- Adaptation and modernization of tourism operations.
- Destination development and strategic tourism planning.
- Pan-Canadian or multi-regional tourism support activities.
Documents Needed
- Financial statements for the past two years
- Interim financial statements for the last six months
- Supporting documents for the project
- Confirmation of other funding sources, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in the tourism sector
- Not-for-profit tourism organizations and associations
- Band councils and Indigenous organizations or cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Restaurants
- Retail businesses
- Hotel chains
Eligible expenses
- Project costs directly related to tourism product development or destination development.
- Capital and non-capital project costs.
- Operational needs may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects outside the program’s tourism focus.
- Applications that are incomplete.
- Projects that combine repayable and non-repayable contributions for the same business project.
Eligible geographic areas
- The Prairie provinces
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications received and acknowledged before the intake closed are assessed in the order received.
- Applications are reviewed subject to remaining funding.
- Applicants must sign a contribution agreement before costs are considered eligible.
- Applications are not a commitment of funding until approved.
Additional information
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- Incomplete applications will not be assessed.
- Only one application per business is accepted for each intake.
- Priority may be given to Indigenous tourism and tourism-dependent communities.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces Program
What is the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces?
The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations in the Prairie provinces to adapt operations and strengthen future growth. It funds product development, destination planning, and tourism experiences that respond to public health requirements and market recovery.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces program?
To be eligible for the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces program, you must:
Tourism-focused entity serving visitors
Fits an eligible tourism role
Complete application required
What expenses are eligible under Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces?
Development and enhancement of tourism products and experiences.
Adaptation and modernization of tourism operations.
Destination development and strategic tourism planning.
Pan-Canadian or multi-regional tourism support activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces?
You can contact Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) by email at wd.sk-sk.deo@prairiescan.gc.ca or by phone at 1-888-338-9378.
Where is the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces available?
The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces is a Grant and Funding