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Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces
Supports tourism businesses adapting and growing
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations in the Prairie region with $500 million over two years to adapt to public health requirements and strengthen future growth. It funds new or improved visitor experiences, destination development, health and safety protocols, and greener, more inclusive operations.
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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 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Developing or improving tourism products and visitor experiences, including adapting to public health requirements, modernizing offers, and adopting greener or more inclusive practices.
- Developing destinations through strategic planning, seasonal and geographic dispersion, local tourism plans, infrastructure planning, downtown activation, and market growth activities.
Documents Needed
- The financial statements for the last two years of regular operations, plus interim financial statements for at least the last six months.
- A project plan, if applicable, showing how third-party delivery will be implemented and how PrairiesCan funds will be distributed.
- Other supporting documents such as a business plan, promotional package, confirmation of other funding sources, detailed budgets, supplier quotes, or a project proposal for third-party agreements.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism entities that primarily serve visitors.
- Businesses, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Non-profit organizations, including tourism associations and destination marketing organizations.
- Municipalities, municipal organizations, Crown corporations, and related parties.
- Post-secondary institutions and Indigenous-owned businesses or organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Restaurants are normally not eligible.
- The retail sector is normally not eligible.
- Hotel chains are normally not eligible.
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to Indigenous tourism projects.
- Projects of strategic importance to the tourism sector in the region are favored.
- Contributions to regional economic development are considered.
- Job creation in the region is a priority factor.
- Projects in tourism-dependent communities, including downtown cores, receive priority consideration.
How to apply
- Consult the applicant guide before submitting.
- Complete and submit the Tourism Relief Fund application form once ready.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications received and acknowledged before the intake closed are assessed in the order they were received, subject to remaining funds.
- Incomplete applications are not assessed and are considered ineligible.
- Submitting an application does not constitute a commitment of funding.
- The contribution agreement is signed by the organization’s legally authorized signatory, and costs incurred before that agreement is signed may be considered ineligible.
Contacts
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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 region with $500 million over two years to adapt to public health requirements and strengthen future growth. It funds new or improved visitor experiences, destination development, health and safety protocols, and greener, more inclusive operations.
How much funding can be received?
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
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:
The applicant must mainly serve visitors.
The applicant must fit an eligible tourism role such as key visitor-experience provider, tourism cluster member, or flagship product.
What expenses are eligible under Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in the Prairie provinces?
Developing or improving tourism products and visitor experiences, including adapting to public health requirements, modernizing offers, and adopting greener or more inclusive practices.
Developing destinations through strategic planning, seasonal and geographic dispersion, local tourism plans, infrastructure planning, downtown activation, and market growth 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