The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) has issued 373 grants, totaling $130,114,234, to support the Canadian tourism sector. Top recipients include Destination Toronto and The Tourism Partnership of Niagara. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency are the primary departments administering these funds.
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Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
SaveTotal Grants
373
Total Amount
$130.1M
Provinces Served
4
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Destination Toronto | Destination Toronto | 1 | $12.0M |
| 2 | Destination Toronto | 1 | $11.9M |
| 3 | The Tourism Partnership of Niagara|The Tourism Partnership of Niagara | 1 | $8.5M |
| 4 | The Tourism Partnership Of Niagara | 1 | $8.5M |
| 5 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | 1 | $7.6M |
| 6 | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | 1 | $4.7M |
| 7 | Mississaugas Of The Credit First Nation | 3 | $1.5M |
| 8 | Canadian International Auto Show | Canadian International Auto Show | 2 | $1.0M |
| 9 | Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest | 1 | $1.0M |
| 10 | PRIDE TORONTO | PRIDE TORONTO | 1 | $1.0M |
| 11 | Pride Toronto | 1 | $999.9K |
| 12 | Mississaugas Of The Credit First Nation | Mississaugas Of The Credit First Nation | 2 | $996.9K |
| 13 | City Of Brampton | 4 | $993.0K |
| 14 | Toronto and Region Conservation Authority | Toronto and Region Conservation Authority | 2 | $965.3K |
| 15 | Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association | 2 | $839.8K |
| 16 | TIAO | 1 | $791.7K |
| 17 | TIAO|TIAO | 1 | $791.7K |
| 18 | Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | 1 | $791.7K |
| 19 | Mādahòkì Farm | Indigenous Experience's Minogin Farm | 1 | $750.0K |
| 20 | The Canadian Canoe Museum | 1 | $750.0K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 366 | $129.1M | 99% |
| NT | 4 | $726.5K | 1% |
| YT | 2 | $165.9K | 0% |
| MB | 1 | $100.0K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 366 | $129.1M |
| 2 | Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | 7 | $992.4K |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Destination Toronto | Destination Toronto
$12.0M
--
Destination Toronto
$11.9M
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The Tourism Partnership Of Niagara
$8.5M
--
The Tourism Partnership of Niagara|The Tourism Partnership of Niagara
$8.5M
--
REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7
$7.6M
--
Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization
$4.7M
--
PRIDE TORONTO | PRIDE TORONTO
$1.0M
--
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
$1.0M
--
Pride Toronto
$999.9K
--
TIAO|TIAO
$791.7K
--
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
$791.7K
--
Mādahòkì Farm | Indigenous Experience's Minogin Farm
$750.0K
--
Cape Croker Park
$750.0K
--
The Canadian Canoe Museum
$750.0K
--
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation | Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
$750.0K
--
Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc.
$640.0K
--
GNWT - INDUSTRY TOURISM AND INVESTMENT
$600.0K
--
Curve Lake First Nation
$550.0K
--
BINGEMANS INC | BINGEMANS INC
$500.0K
--
Capitol Theatre
$500.0K
--
Toronto Biennial of Art | Toronto Biennial of Art
$500.0K
--
Ontario Culture Days | Ontario Culture Days
$500.0K
--
Explore Waterloo Region | Explore Waterloo Region
$500.0K
--
CANADIAN OPERA HOUSE CORPORATION | CANADIAN OPERA HOUSE CORPORATION
$500.0K
--
Destination Toronto | Destination Toronto
$12.0M--
Provide support to tourism-dependent businesses and not-for-profit orgnaizations in Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton.
Destination Toronto
$11.9M--
To provide support to tourism-dependent businesses and not-for-profit orgnaizations in Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampto...
The Tourism Partnership Of Niagara
$8.5M--
To provide support to tourism-dependent businesses and not-for-profit orgnaizations in the Niagara Region.
The Tourism Partnership of Niagara|The Tourism Partnership of Niagara
$8.5M--
To provide support to tourism-dependent businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the Niagara Region.
REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7 | REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7
$7.6M--
Provide support to tourism-dependent businesses and not-for-profit orgnaization Bruce County, Grey County, City of Barri...
Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization | Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization
$4.7M--
Provide support to tourism-dependent businesses and not-for-profit orgnaizations in Quinte West, Prince Edward County, B...
PRIDE TORONTO | PRIDE TORONTO
$1.0M--
Support new tourism experience development and enhancements of the 2022 Pride Toronto Festival and events.
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
$1.0M--
To improve visitor experience in Waterloo Region through increased accessibility, additional inclusive focused activitie...
Pride Toronto
$999.9K--
To support new tourism experience development and enhancements of the 2022 Pride Toronto Festival and events.
TIAO|TIAO
$791.7K--
To support tourism operators through workshops to assist businesses for culinary tourism and winter/shoulder season offe...
TIAO
$791.7K--
To support tourism operators through workshops to assist businesses for culinary tourism and winter/shoulder season offe...
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario | Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
$791.7K--
To support tourism operators through workshops to assist businesses for culinary tourism and winter/shoulder season offe...
Mādahòkì Farm | Indigenous Experience's Minogin Farm
$750.0K--
This project will support Indigenous Experiences to revitalize, modernize and renovate an existing structure to create M...
Cape Croker Park
$750.0K--
To complete improvements at Cape Croker Park, including the construction of three 3-season cabins, electrical upgrades, ...
The Canadian Canoe Museum
$750.0K--
To support improvements to Exhibition Hall at the Canadian Canoe Museum’s new waterfront location on Little Lake in Pete...
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation | Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
$750.0K--
Improve infrastructures and amenities, including three-season cabins, campsite upgrades and gender inclusive facilities ...
Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc.
$640.0K--
To enhance tourism experience through additional activities, events, programming and culinary offerings at the Ottawa Wi...
GNWT - INDUSTRY TOURISM AND INVESTMENT
$600.0K--
Funding to support small businesses in restarting the tourism industry in the Northwest Territories.
Curve Lake First Nation
$550.0K--
To create a cultural information-based self-guided tour through Curve Lake First Nation, including informative signage a...
BINGEMANS INC | BINGEMANS INC
$500.0K--
Enhance the annual Gift of Lights event, create Jingle Bell Rock (a new tourism experience), upgrade campsites and add e...
Capitol Theatre
$500.0K--
To increase the quality and quantity of productions at the Capitol Theatre through production studio, mainstage and thea...
Toronto Biennial of Art | Toronto Biennial of Art
$500.0K--
This project will support the 2022 Toronto Biennial of Art Exhibition to be held throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Th...
Ontario Culture Days | Ontario Culture Days
$500.0K--
This project will support Ontario Culture Days in developing a suite of free digital travel itineraries in communities a...
Explore Waterloo Region | Explore Waterloo Region
$500.0K--
The objective of this project is to develop and launch the Trail Town project by March 31, 2023. The project will develo...
CANADIAN OPERA HOUSE CORPORATION | CANADIAN OPERA HOUSE CORPORATION
$500.0K--
Create, adapt, and enhance protocols and infrastructure to meet health and safety requirements for the gradual re-openin...
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