Tourism Growth Program (TGP) in the Prairie Provinces

About this program

The Tourism Growth Program provides $108 million over 3 years (delivered nationally via Canada's regional development agencies) to support Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, SMEs, and not-for-profit organizations in developing local tourism products and experiences in the Prairie provinces. Eligible activities focus on business and economic growth in the tourism industry, with priority given to projects supporting Indigenous tourism, rural visitation, active outdoor experiences, and season extension. Contributions are normally repayable for SMEs and non-repayable for not-for-profit organizations. The intake period is currently closed.

What this program funds

Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) runs the Tourism Growth Program, which distributes $108 million over 3 years to support tourism development in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The program funds Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and medium-sized enterprises, and not-for-profit organizations working to develop local tourism products and experiences.

Eligible applicants include SMEs, Indigenous-owned businesses and sole proprietors, Indigenous tourism organizations, not-for-profit organizations, tourism associations, post-secondary institutions, and municipal, provincial, and territorial governments. The program supports projects in tourism, Indigenous tourism, outdoor recreation, hospitality, and culture and heritage sectors, with priority given to Indigenous tourism initiatives, rural visitation, active outdoor experiences, and season extension activities.

For eligible organizations, contributions are normally repayable for SMEs and non-repayable for not-for-profit organizations. The current intake period is closed.

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