Canada Sector Grants

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.

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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

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Ministry of Energy and Mines

Indigenous Participation Fund

The Indigenous Participation Fund (IPF) provides funding to improve the capacity of Indigenous communities to participate in consultation related to mineral exploration and mine development, and economic opportunities associated with the minerals sector.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Global Innovation Clusters

Support for AI adoption, scale-up and commercialization, as well as other resources.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a government-wide initiative to support women entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports women entrepreneurs through organizations offering funding, mentorship, training and growth opportunities.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Black Entrepreneurship Program

The Black Entrepreneurship Program is a government-wide initiative to support Black entrepreneurs in Canada. Supports Black entrepreneurs through Black-led organizations and financial institutions offering funding and mentorship to help with business growth.

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CGLCC

2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Targeted support for 2SLGBTQI+ SMEs across Canada to start, scale and sustain a business.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada

Innovative Solutions Canada is a program that supports the development of innovative solutions to challenges faced by the federal government. Funding to develop new innovations and test cutting-edge prototypes in real-life settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canadian tourism & hospitality grants