What is Tourism Growth Program (TGP)?
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) is delivered by Federal Regional Development Agencies as a contribution. Funding reaches $25,000–$500,000. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | $25,000–$500,000 |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% |
| Level | Federal |
| Program type | Contribution |
| Delivered by | Federal Regional Development Agencies |
| Available in | All provinces |
| Intake status | Check intakes — delivered regionally |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Tourism, hospitality, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation
- Eligible activities: Tourism product development; experience creation; destination marketing; accessibility improvements
Watch out for
Non-tourism businesses; outside Canada
Deadlines & how to apply
Apply through your regional development agency (PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, FedDev, ACOA)
How NorthGrants helps with Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Most business owners read about Tourism Growth Program (TGP), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.