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
72 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.
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.
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
The Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) offers a non-refundable 30% tax credit to Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in eligible flow-through shares (FTS) issued by mining or exploration companies.
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.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Startup Program
Start‑up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Provides direct financial support to businesses for short‑term training of existing or new employees.
Digital Main Street
Delivers programs and funding to support businesses across Ontario.
Starter Company Plus
Apply for training, mentoring and a grant to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian tourism & hospitality grants