Destination Canada — Tourism Sprint Program

Destination Canada

Overview

Cost-sharing program to support new investment to build a resilient, diverse, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable tourism economy, creating quality jobs, attracting new investments, empowering Indigenous communities, and offering year-round innovative experiences.

At a glance

Categoriesgrant
Funding$25,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs)
StatusNot accepting applications
Closing date2025-10-01
RegionALL
Sectorsgeneral

Eligibility and requirements

Money Maximum: $25,000 per project Funding limits This program will cover up to 50% of eligible costs Eligibility Applicants must: Be Canada-based Incorporated or legislated, In existence for at least one year Have consulted with Destination Canada to confirm eligibility Hold a Canadian bank account in the legal name of the applicant Be in good standing with all government funding agreements Be able to start within 30 days of notification and complete within one year Your projects Must take place in Canada Have at least 10% cash contribution from the lead applicant Align with a strategic, master, or feasibility plan Be supported by the respective provincial/territorial ministry or marketing organization AND at least one local/regional municipality, Indigenous government, or recognized tourism organization (two letters of support required) Be well-developed, past the feasibility stage, and ready for strategic planning or investment preparation Use this to Develop innovative, purchasable tourism products in Canada Increase private sector tourism investment Diversify seasonality (off-season or year-round experiences) Create measurable economic and employment benefits Support Indigenous tourism Use regenerative tourism practices, especially in lower-traffic regions

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

Destination Canada — Tourism Sprint Program is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

Official program website

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