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
66 grants found
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (R.A.I.S.E.)
A program focused on assisting Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs to start and scale their business
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Offers a variety of services to support Aboriginal business and economic development, including financing, business support, community planning, and workshops and bookkeeping training
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Provides start-up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs across Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund
Helps support Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in economic development activities associated with mineral exploration and development
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Provides direct financial support to small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees
Adopt Digital Tools for Your Business
Apply for a grant to adopt digital tools for your business
Digital Main Street
Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario
Starter Company Plus
Apply for training, mentoring and a grant through Starter Company Plus
Start-up Financing
Get up to $150,000 to grow your business and expert advice to help you on your journey.
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.
Site Readiness Program
The Site Readiness Program supports investment attraction and business expansion opportunities in Ontario by providing funding assistance to successful Applicants to help prepare their eligible industrial properties for potential investment opportunities.
CanExport SMEs
The CanExport SMEs program offers competitive funding to help eligible Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises expand into new international markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian tourism & hospitality grants