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Fund your projects in tourism

Investments in site improvements, marketing, guest experience, seasonality, and booking technology can open the door to grants. helloDarwin helps identify the right programs for your industry.
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What makes funding in tourism complex
Tourism businesses often need to combine expenses, sector proof, intake dates, and economic objectives to secure the right funding.
Varied expenses
Equipment, technology, training, hiring, energy efficiency, or expansion can fall under different programs.
Sector-specific proof
Programs need to understand the context in tourism, the budget, outcomes, and operational risks.
Timing requirements
Many programs require applications before the purchase, signature, or project start.

Grants in tourism

Tourism businesses can access programs to modernize operations, develop markets, improve productivity, or reduce costs.
ESSOR – Component 1A logo
Open
Funding for feasibility studies and investment planning
Quebec, Canada
Closes on March 31, 2027
Up to 50,000 $

Accepted grant applications for tourism businesses

See how we helped companies in your industry fund projects with relevant grants and programs.
Accepted$1M+
2025
Canadian business

Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$50K-$100K
2026
Canadian business

Tourism establishment accessibility program

Applied innovation project with commercial potential

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Information and cultural industries

Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring

Commercial expansion into new markets

Accepted$50K-$100K
2025
Accommodation and food services

MT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$50K-$100K
2024
Arts, entertainment and recreation

Support fund for the development of tourism offers

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$25K-$50K
2026
Accommodation and food services

Montréal Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Canadian business

Laurentides Tourism — Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Attractions, activities, and amenities

Operational modernization with new tools

Accepted$25K-$50K
2025
Canadian business

Virage techno – shops, restaurants and accommodation downtown

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Canadian business

Assistance program for venues

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$25K-$50K
2024
Canadian business

Musicaction — Support for presenters, promoters and venues – pilot program

Digital project to structure growth

Accepted$10K-$25K
2025
Canadian business

SODEXPORT — Component 2.1: Support for business opportunities and promotion abroad

Commercial expansion into new markets

Accepted$10K-$25K
2024
Canadian business

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement in tourism

Digital transformation to improve efficiency

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Accommodation and food services

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting

Digital project to structure growth

AcceptedUnder $10K
2025
Information and cultural industries

SODEXPORT – Component 2.2 : Support for touring music and variety shows abroad

Structured export plan to accelerate growth

Frequently asked questions

Need help deciding what applies to your business? Talk to an expert and get a clearer next step.

Which tourism projects can be supported?

Tourism businesses may find support for experience development, accommodation upgrades, marketing, accessibility, sustainability, digital tools, workforce training, and regional destination growth.

What information strengthens a tourism application?

Funders often look for visitor impact, seasonality, regional benefits, job creation, accessibility, sustainability, partnership details, budget, and proof that the project can be delivered on time.

How does helloDarwin support tourism funding strategy?

We help match the project with tourism, regional, digital, workforce, and sustainability programs, then organize the file around the outcomes each program is designed to support.