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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

FedDev Ontario delivers programs and services to support innovation and economic growth in southern Ontario—Canada’s most populous region.

Support for tourism-dependent communities

FedDev Ontario is committed to supporting tourism-dependent communities through the COVID-19 crisis.

If you are a not-for-profit tourism organization, local economic development office, or municipal/regional/First Nations government or Band Council with a project proposal, you are encouraged to contact FedDev Ontario at fdotourism-tourismefdo@canada.ca to review available funding options.

Who is eligible to apply?

Tourism associations (excluding Regional Tourism Organizations), economic development corporations, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations and businesses interested in undertaking tourism-related initiatives to support tourism product development that increases visitation to the South Eastern Ontario region. Further information on eligibility criteria is in the application guide below.