119 Canada Grants for Tourism and Travel

119 Travel and Tourism Grants for Canada

Discover grants for travel and tourism development and marketing. Funding supports cultural tourism events and festivals. Additional grants fund educational travel and professional development through travel.

Filter this list of travel and tourism grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for tourism marketing, cultural festivals, or educational travel programs. GrantWatch's Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline help tourism boards and nonprofits track funding through every stage, while GrantWatch Intelligence™ and the AI Grant Writing Tool support funder research and proposal writing.

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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Bands for Marketing Initiat...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations bands in eligible locations for marketing projects and campaigns that promote the region. Funding is intended to support initiatives that attract new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173047
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Bands to Improve Public Spa...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and registered First Nations bands for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop, create, restore, or upgrade co...

GrantWatch ID#: 192784
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Grants to British Columbia Agencies for Planning Projects to Enhance Downtown Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia government agencies for planning projects related to enhancements of the downtown area in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support long-term planning and visioning of projects that will attract residents, busines...

GrantWatch ID#: 198428
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Grants to British Columbia Agencies and First Nations to Support Infrastructure Projects in El...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia local government agencies and First Nation bands for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote public infrastructure activities that encourage investments and create a financially robust downtown ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 198430
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Local Arts and Cultural Festivals

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $14,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support arts and cultural festivals benefitting the local community. Festivals will be evaluated on the basis of entertainment value, artistic and cultural benefit to the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 146107
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Diversity in the Field of Folklore

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Students for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International qualifying medical students to encourage professional and academic development. Eligible applicants are from groups that are underrepresented in the field of medicine. Successful applicants will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 223185

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Students for Career Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International qualifying medical students to support professional development. Successful applicants will receive a travel stipend, free registration at a medical conference, and a certificate. The intent of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223186

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Yukon Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Support Local...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Yukon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations to support events and celebrations. Consideration will be given to organizations that promote environmentally friendly and active transportation (bus, carpool, bikin...

GrantWatch ID#: 172783

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support athletic, cultural, and volunteer assistance groups that offer services or promote activities that enhance the...

GrantWatch ID#: 198117

Grants to Canada Artists for Expenses Related to the Production of Live Performances

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Canada artists to cover expenses related to the production of live performances. Funding is intended for costs associated with domestic and international showcases and tours. The purpose of the program is to invest in Canadian stage-performing artists an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219055

Grant to an Alberta Visual and New Media Artist to Participate in a Residency in New York

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant of up to $18,000 to an Alberta visual and new media artist to participate in a residency in New York. Funding is intended to cover transportation, accommodation, food, and other expenses related to the three-month residency. The program will take place at th...

GrantWatch ID#: 225075

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying computer scientists and practitioners for assistance to attend a conference program held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are early-career professionals or post-doctorates working in computer science or...

GrantWatch ID#: 222338

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations, Residents, and Corporations for Seasonal Programming

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan organizations, individuals, groups, and corporate entities for seasonal programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage visitors and residents to participate in outdoor activities during the winter months. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 221868

Grants to Ontario Companies and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario event organizers for events, festivals, and sports events that attract visitors and promote tourism in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage overnight stays ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148579

Grants to Ontario Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to promote local tourism. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a preliminary application. Funding is intended to increase cultural tourism by helping arts, cultural, and he...

GrantWatch ID#: 199915
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects for People With Disabilities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs and projects focused on community engagement. The grant program aims to remove barriers and create lasting o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216763

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Groups for Arts and Cultural Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia individuals and groups in eligible locations for a range of arts and cultural projects and activities. Funding is intended for development, competition, and presentation within the fields of media, visual, literary, perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 164032

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Host Large Events

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered nonprofit groups and organizations in eligible locations to host large events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a broad range of events that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 165117

Grants to Yukon Artists, Ensembles, and Companies for National and International Tours

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Yukon artists, ensembles, and companies for artistic tours. Preference is given to projects taking place outside of the province. Funding may be used to present a broad range of artistic disciplines, including theater, music, dance, visu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173808

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, First Nations, Local Governments, Community Organizations, and Art...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit organizations, First Nations and local governments, industry and community associations, school and local advisory councils, and artist collectives for arts projects. Funding is intended for activities in the performing, literary, and vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 178090

Grants to Yukon Nonprofit Organizations and Groups in Eligible Locations to Develop Recreation...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit community-based organizations and groups in eligible locations to strengthen recreational programs. Funding is intended to support existing programs, encourage new programs, facilitate training, and provide operational support. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178092

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and elementary and secondary schools for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of categories, including arts, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216318

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217
Upcoming

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Governments to Increase Rur...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations governments to increase tourism activities in eligible rural communities. Funding may be requested for trail enhancement, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173013

Sponsorships to Canada Organizations to Support Communities Throughout the Country

Deadline: 09/30/26

Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to support activities that focus on youth and that leverage technology in the areas of health, education, and the environment. Current sponsorships also ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200392

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Sports and Professional Development in...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta athletes, coaches, sports groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote participation in athletic programs or to host sporting events that will benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215391

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Team Members for Youth Sports-Related Projects in E...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals and team members for youth sports-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for costs related to minor sports such as training camps, equipment, travel costs, skill clinics, and insurance. Eligible projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224357

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Health Authorities, and IHEs for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with operating expenses and costs incurred to deliver...

GrantWatch ID#: 140345

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools for Projects that Promote Ukraini...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit community organizations, artist collectives, groups, orchestras, choirs, ensembles, businesses, and educational institutions for activities related to Ukrainian Canadian music. Funding is intended to support music festival programs, prof...

GrantWatch ID#: 193582

Grants to Yukon Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, DMOs, and First Nations to Benefit the Touri...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Yukon businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, DMOs, and First Nations governments to benefit the tourism industry. Funding is intended for activities that draw local and international tourists. Eligible projects and activities include advert...

GrantWatch ID#: 206483

Grants to Ontario Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to artists seeking to improve their skills, and will support expenses incurred by materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 219211

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Attract Visitors

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations to attract professional gatherings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote economic development, improve the city's image, and highl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221650

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917
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Opportunity for a Canada Recently-Graduated Architect to Pursue an Internship Abroad

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for a Canada recently graduated architect to further their studies with an internship abroad. The winning applicant will receive funding and an opportunity to expand their knowledge of current architectural styles. Funding is intended to cover travel c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201337

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations for Economic and Community ...

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit business support organizations, government agencies, and First Nations for community and economic development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to expand the economic capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 196580

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Professional Festivals that Have a Positive Impact on th...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for professional projects and events that positively impact the arts throughout the province. Funding is intended to encourage and support the arts and to enrich community well-being, creativity, diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 175526

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214570

Grant to a USA Graduate Student for Medieval Art and Architecture Research

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grant of $750 to a USA graduate student for medieval art and architecture research. Applicants should be early-stage graduate students that focus on art that coincides with the medieval world. Eligible uses of funds include research and the dissemination of findin...

GrantWatch ID#: 227413

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Artists for Touring Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives, and professional artists to support touring exhibitions, arts events, and performances both within Ontario and outside the province. Funding is intended for all artistic genres, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153151
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Grants to Ontario Music Promoters and Presenters for Live Music Events

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario music promoters and presenters to improve the caliber and increase the number of live music experiences available for Ontario residents and visitors to enjoy. First-time applicants are required to contact staff prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 186708

Grants to Canada Music Companies for Business Development

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Canada music companies for business development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to business expansion, travel costs to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209145

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Programs that Increase Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for programs that generate tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events, festivals, and programs that increase visitor spending, support businesses, and enhance the local quality of life. Special considerati...

GrantWatch ID#: 205405

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Birders to Search for Undocumented Birds

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International birders to journey in search of undocumented birds. Participants are expected to travel to remote locations in search of birds listed on the funding source's site of lost birds, supply daily updates about their attempts, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221669

Grants to Canada Individuals for Travel, Accommodation, and Relocation Expenses Related to Emp...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada individuals for travel, accommodation, and relocation expenses related to employment in the tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract students and recent graduates in tourism and hospitality-related programs from Canadia...

GrantWatch ID#: 223184

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits for Cultural Events in Remote and Rural Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations to organize festivals and events in the northern region and rural communities. Funding is intended to cover operating costs associated with festivals that take place over a minimum of two days. This grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 176147

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Local Governments, and Tribal Governments to Host Event...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal governments to host events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support major national and international sporting and cultural events. Events should attract international at...

GrantWatch ID#: 214459

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and First Nation Nonprofits to Support Traveling Exhibitions and I...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit arts organizations and First Nations nonprofit organizations to support touring artists and exhibitions from other countries that benefit Canadian residents. The purpose of this program is to provide the general Canadian public with new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177918
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