The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) has issued 240 federal grants, totaling $33,548,465, to support the Canadian tourism sector. Top recipients include Indigenous Tourism Ontario, Cape Croker Park, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is a primary department involved in the program's administration.
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Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
SaveTotal Grants
240
Total Amount
$33.5M
Provinces Served
1
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indigenous Tourism Ontario | Indigenous Tourism Ontario | 1 | $700.0K |
| 2 | Cape Croker Park | Cape Croker Park | 1 | $500.0K |
| 3 | Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation | Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation | 1 | $500.0K |
| 4 | Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc. | Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc. | 1 | $500.0K |
| 5 | Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area | Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area | 2 | $500.0K |
| 6 | Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston | Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston | 2 | $500.0K |
| 7 | The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne | The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne | 2 | $400.0K |
| 8 | Guelph Black Heritage Society | Guelph Black Heritage Society | 2 | $400.0K |
| 9 | RUGBY CANADA | RUGBY CANADA | 2 | $400.0K |
| 10 | The Festival of Small Halls | The Festival of Small Halls | 1 | $350.0K |
| 11 | Windsor International Film Festival | Windsor International Film Festival | 1 | $350.0K |
| 12 | Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization | Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization | 2 | $328.2K |
| 13 | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation | 2 | $306.0K |
| 14 | Beausoleil First Nation | Beausoleil First Nation | 2 | $267.5K |
| 15 | Drayton Entertainment | Drayton Entertainment | 1 | $250.0K |
| 16 | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | 1 | $250.0K |
| 17 | TIAO - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | TIAO - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | 1 | $250.0K |
| 18 | BLACK RIVER WILDERNESS PARK LTD. | BLACK RIVER WILDERNESS PARK LTD. | 1 | $250.0K |
| 19 | Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit | Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit | 1 | $250.0K |
| 20 | Tennis Canada | Tennis Canada | 1 | $250.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 240 | $33.5M | 100% |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Indigenous Tourism Ontario | Indigenous Tourism Ontario
$700.0K
--
Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc. | Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc.
$500.0K
--
Cape Croker Park | Cape Croker Park
$500.0K
--
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation | Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
$500.0K
--
Windsor International Film Festival | Windsor International Film Festival
$350.0K
--
The Festival of Small Halls | The Festival of Small Halls
$350.0K
--
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston | Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
$250.0K
--
Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit | Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit
$250.0K
--
Stratford Festival of Canada | Stratford Festival of Canada
$250.0K
--
Tennis Canada | Tennis Canada
$250.0K
--
TIAO - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | TIAO - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
$250.0K
--
Drayton Entertainment | Drayton Entertainment
$250.0K
--
Town of Lincoln | Town of Lincoln
$250.0K
--
Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area | Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area
$250.0K
--
Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization
$250.0K
--
Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area | Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area
$250.0K
--
BLACK RIVER WILDERNESS PARK LTD. | BLACK RIVER WILDERNESS PARK LTD.
$250.0K
--
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
$250.0K
--
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston | Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
$250.0K
--
The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne | The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne
$250.0K
--
Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization | Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization
$250.0K
--
Ginawaydaganuc Village | Ginawaydaganuc Village
$239.2K
--
Bagida'waad Alliance | Bagida'waad Alliance
$228.2K
--
Capitol Theatre | Capitol Theatre
$225.0K
--
Indigenous Tourism Ontario | Indigenous Tourism Ontario
$700.0K--
To deliver its Indigenous sports tourism strategy in southern Ontario.
Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc. | Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc.
$500.0K--
To expand Ottawa's winter and summer Jazz Festivals.
Cape Croker Park | Cape Croker Park
$500.0K--
To improve visitor amenities and park infrastructure to enhance the visitor experience.
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation | Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
$500.0K--
To complete upgrades to the Historic Council House in Hagersville.
Windsor International Film Festival | Windsor International Film Festival
$350.0K--
To enhance and grow a film festival in Windsor.
The Festival of Small Halls | The Festival of Small Halls
$350.0K--
To expand the Festival of Small Halls music events into a greater number of rural and small Ontario communities.
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston | Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
$250.0K--
To develop a marine tourism asset in Kingston.
Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit | Eelunaapeewi Lahkeewiit
$250.0K--
To create new and enhance existing Indigenous experiences.
Stratford Festival of Canada | Stratford Festival of Canada
$250.0K--
To extend the Stratford Shakespearean Festival programming for the 2024 fall and holiday season.
Tennis Canada | Tennis Canada
$250.0K--
To expand the presence of the National Bank Open in Toronto, Ontario.
TIAO - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | TIAO - Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
$250.0K--
To develop and implement a southern Ontario-wide tourism strategic plan.
Drayton Entertainment | Drayton Entertainment
$250.0K--
To complete renovations to the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Pride Toronto | Pride Toronto
$250.0K--
To expand Pride Toronto signature events.
Town of Lincoln | Town of Lincoln
$250.0K--
To create Sho'aríshon Indigenous Cultural Park in Lincoln, Ontario.
Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area | Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area
$250.0K--
To enhance a multicultural tourism experience in Ottawa.
Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization
$250.0K--
To create and implement a tourism research plan.
Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area | Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area
$250.0K--
To enhance a multicultural tourism experience in Ottawa, Ontario.
BLACK RIVER WILDERNESS PARK LTD. | BLACK RIVER WILDERNESS PARK LTD.
$250.0K--
To expand an Indigenous-owned business by constructing a pedestrian bridge and adding camping amenities at the Black Riv...
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
$250.0K--
To expand an Indigenous cultural marketplace and festival in London, Ontario.
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston | Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
$250.0K--
To develop a marine tourism asset in Kingston, Ontario.
The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne | The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne
$250.0K--
To enhance safety and security at the port.
Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization | Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization
$250.0K--
To create new leisure and adventure travel routes and guides in the Ontario's Highlands.
Ginawaydaganuc Village | Ginawaydaganuc Village
$239.2K--
To develop a 5-year strategic tourism plan and Indigenous Tourism Curriculum.
Bagida'waad Alliance | Bagida'waad Alliance
$228.2K--
To create accommodations and launch Indigenous guided tours and experiences in Bruce County, Ontario.
Capitol Theatre | Capitol Theatre
$225.0K--
To enhance accessibility, awareness and develop an outreach program at Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, Ontario.
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