FedDev Ontario has announced that starting November 2, 2022, they are launching a new, four-week intake of the Tourism Relief Fund.
The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations to assist tourism operators in promoting, presenting and expanding activities that attract tourists and visitors to events happening between November 2022 and March 2023—investing in products and services that facilitate your business’s future growth.
This is an update to an ongoing program. New Tourism Relief Fund applicants are welcome to apply for this funding. With a budget of $500 million over two years (ending March 31, 2023), including $485 million in regional priorities funding administered by Canada’s regional development agencies, with $50 million dedicated explicitly to Indigenous tourism initiatives.
Applications for this fund will be accepted from November 2 through November 28, 2022.
This application process will provide an opportunity to support activities and events that attract visitors to The Township of Lake of Bays tourism sectors in winter and off-season months (e.g., seasonal markets and studio tours, festivals, outdoor adventure offerings, holiday parades and events, etc.).
All projects must be completed by March 31, 2023.
FedDev Ontario is hosting three briefings via Zoom on November 8, November 9 (in French), and November 16, 2022, to run through eligibility criteria and answer any questions. Register via the links below:
- Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (session in French)
- Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
For detailed information, please visit the FedDev website.