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Tourism Relief Fund
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Total Grants
156
Total Amount
$101.9M
Provinces Served
5
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation | Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation | 1 | $11.0M |
| 2 | Toronto Convention & Visitors Association | Toronto Convention & Visitors Association | 1 | $10.0M |
| 3 | ZONE 6 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION | ZONE 6 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION | 1 | $8.7M |
| 4 | THE TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF NIAGARA | THE TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF NIAGARA | 1 | $8.5M |
| 5 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | 1 | $7.0M |
| 6 | Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc. | Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc. | 2 | $6.0M |
| 7 | Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc. | Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc. | 1 | $5.0M |
| 8 | HAMILTON HALTON BRANT REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION | HAMILTON HALTON BRANT REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION | 1 | $5.0M |
| 9 | ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS TOURISM ORGANIZATION | ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS TOURISM ORGANIZATION | 1 | $3.7M |
| 10 | INDIGENOUS TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO | INDIGENOUS TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO | 1 | $3.5M |
| 11 | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | 1 | $3.0M |
| 12 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 8 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 8 | 1 | $3.0M |
| 13 | TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON | 2 | $2.1M |
| 14 | Festival Management Committee | Festival Management Committee | 1 | $1.0M |
| 15 | K-W Oktoberfest Inc. | K-W Oktoberfest Inc. | 1 | $1.0M |
| 16 | GNWT - INDUSTRY TOURISM AND INVESTMENT | 1 | $800.0K |
| 17 | THE CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM | THE CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM | 1 | $750.0K |
| 18 | Stratford Tourism Alliance | Stratford Tourism Alliance | 1 | $500.0K |
| 19 | THE BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATION | THE BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATION | 1 | $500.0K |
| 20 | CITY OF TORONTO | CITY OF TORONTO | 1 | $500.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 141 | $96.9M | 95% |
| YT | 8 | $3.1M | 3% |
| NU | 5 | $1.1M | 1% |
| NT | 1 | $800.0K | 1% |
| BC | 1 | $100.0K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 141 | $96.9M |
| 2 | Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | 15 | $5.1M |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation | Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation
$11.0M
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Toronto Convention & Visitors Association | Toronto Convention & Visitors Association
$10.0M
--
ZONE 6 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION | ZONE 6 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION
$8.7M
--
THE TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF NIAGARA | THE TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF NIAGARA
$8.5M
--
REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7
$7.0M
--
Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc. | Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc.
$5.5M
--
Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc. | Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc.
$5.0M
--
HAMILTON HALTON BRANT REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION | HAMILTON HALTON BRANT REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION
$5.0M
--
ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS TOURISM ORGANIZATION | ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS TOURISM ORGANIZATION
$3.7M
--
INDIGENOUS TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO | INDIGENOUS TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
$3.5M
--
Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization
$3.0M
--
REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 8 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 8
$3.0M
--
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON
$1.5M
--
K-W Oktoberfest Inc. | K-W Oktoberfest Inc.
$1.0M
--
Festival Management Committee | Festival Management Committee
$1.0M
--
GNWT - INDUSTRY TOURISM AND INVESTMENT
$800.0K
--
THE CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM | THE CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM
$750.0K
--
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON
$590.0K
--
HAMLET OF POND INLET
$500.0K
--
THE BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATION | THE BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATION
$500.0K
--
Stratford Tourism Alliance | Stratford Tourism Alliance
$500.0K
--
BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS | BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
$500.0K
--
BOLER MOUNTAIN | BOLER MOUNTAIN
$500.0K
--
PLAY ON! CANADA | PLAY ON! CANADA
$500.0K
--
CITY OF TORONTO | CITY OF TORONTO
$500.0K
--
Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation | Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation
$11.0M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs in Perth, Oxford, Elgi...
Toronto Convention & Visitors Association | Toronto Convention & Visitors Association
$10.0M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in the communities of...
ZONE 6 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION | ZONE 6 REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION
$8.7M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs in York, Durham and He...
THE TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF NIAGARA | THE TOURISM PARTNERSHIP OF NIAGARA
$8.5M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in the Niagara Region...
REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7
$7.0M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in Bruce County, Grey...
Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc. | Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc.
$5.5M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in Ottawa.
Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc. | Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc.
$5.0M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in the communities of...
HAMILTON HALTON BRANT REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION | HAMILTON HALTON BRANT REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION
$5.0M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in the Hamilton, Halt...
ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS TOURISM ORGANIZATION | ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS TOURISM ORGANIZATION
$3.7M--
This project will prioritize projects that are aligned with the Government of Canada’s priorities outlined in the Federa...
INDIGENOUS TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO | INDIGENOUS TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
$3.5M--
This project will deliver the Renew Indigenous Tourism program to support Indigenous organizations, businesses and entre...
Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization
$3.0M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in the regional touri...
REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 8 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 8
$3.0M--
This project will provide up to $100,000 in non-repayable contributions to tourism-dependent SMEs, in the Peterborough C...
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON
$1.5M--
Funding to support the Yukon’s tourism sector in responding to COVID-19. The project will support tourism operators thro...
K-W Oktoberfest Inc. | K-W Oktoberfest Inc.
$1.0M--
The project will enhance KW Oktoberfest and will include the extension of the festival from 2 weeks to 4 weeks.
Festival Management Committee | Festival Management Committee
$1.0M--
The project will support the Toronto Caribbean Carnival to improve the offerings at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Juni...
GNWT - INDUSTRY TOURISM AND INVESTMENT
$800.0K--
For the deployment of Tourism Restart Investment Program (TRIP) to tourism businesses under the Tourism Relief Fund guid...
THE CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM | THE CANADIAN CANOE MUSEUM
$750.0K--
This project will outfit a 20,000-square foot Exhibition Hall at the Museum’s new waterfront location on Little Lake in ...
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON
$590.0K--
Funding to support the Yukon’s tourism sector in responding to COVID-19. The project will support tourism operators thro...
HAMLET OF POND INLET
$500.0K--
Upgrade two of Pond Inlet's tourist attractions: The Salmon River access road and Pond Inlet's destination sign. The wor...
THE BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATION | THE BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSOCIATION
$500.0K--
This project will create a year-round interactive light display on Queen Street East in Toronto and promote repeat visit...
Stratford Tourism Alliance | Stratford Tourism Alliance
$500.0K--
This project will support the Lights On Winter Festival in Stratford that was launched in 2020.
BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS | BLYTH CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
$500.0K--
This project will build an open-air, fully accessible amphitheatre on local fairgrounds leased from the Municipality of ...
BOLER MOUNTAIN | BOLER MOUNTAIN
$500.0K--
This project will extend seasonal dispersion at Boler Mountain in London through upgrading their snowmaking equipment.
PLAY ON! CANADA | PLAY ON! CANADA
$500.0K--
The project will deliver 6 Play On! weekend festival events in Barrie, Brampton, London, Oshawa, Ottawa and Windsor.
CITY OF TORONTO | CITY OF TORONTO
$500.0K--
This project will create three community cultural hubs in Toronto by featuring art work from over 1,000 emerging Black, ...
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