Hospitality & Tourism Business Grants
The hospitality and tourism sector can access grants for business improvement, destination development, and recovery support. Local authorities, VisitEngland/Scotland/Wales, and regional tourism bodies provide funding opportunities.
Destination Development
Regional tourism bodies and councils fund destination improvement projects. These support attractions, accommodation providers, and visitor infrastructure development.
Business Improvement
Hospitality businesses can access grants for premises improvement, accessibility, and sustainability. These often come from local authorities or business improvement districts.
Skills & Training
The sector benefits from specific skills funding including apprenticeship support and training grants to address hospitality workforce challenges.
Canadian Tourism & Hospitality Grants
56 grants found
PADAT: A Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions
A financial solution tailored to the tourism industry, with maximum financing of $5 million covering up to 60% of project costs.
CanExport SMEs
The CanExport SMEs program provides competitive funding to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises expand into new international markets by sharing the costs of export‑related activities.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Saskatchewan
Federal funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for businesses in Saskatchewan hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Manitoba
Federal funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for businesses in Manitoba hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - Alberta
Federal funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for businesses in Alberta hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) - southern Ontario
Federal funding from FedDev Ontario for southern Ontario businesses hit by tariffs. Two streams: liquidity support for up to 12 months, and funding for pivot projects that help a business adapt, with repayable funding available for larger transformative projects.
Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive
The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive offers mineral exploration companies financial assistance to undertake drilling in an area of high potential for base metals, precious metals and diamonds.
Summer Company
Program for students that offers start‑up money and mentorship to launch a new summer business.
Futurpreneur Canada
Provides financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners aged 18‑39.
Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs.
Waubetek
Provides programs and services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs, First Nation communities and organizations through commercial financing and economic development initiatives.
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Provides financing, business support, community planning and training for Aboriginal businesses and economic development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian tourism & hospitality grants