Grants you can apply for · Federal program · Non-repayable contribution
Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Taking applications?
No intake dates on the official page
Read from the official page on October 14, 2026. Confirm the deadline on the official page before you apply.
- Amount
- Not stated on the page
- Cost share
- Not stated on the page
- Who can apply
- Businesses; Indigenous organizations and businesses; Municipalities; Non-profits and charities
- Where
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Limited to: Arts, entertainment and recreation; Accommodation and food services.
What it is
Description from CanNor programs and services, the funder’s own list of programs. The Government of Canada’s Business Benefits Finder (list of July 17, 2025) doesn’t include it.
What applicants actually got
From the federal records of every agreement signed under this program.
- Agreements, last 12 months
- 3
- starting Oct 2025 or later
- Typical award
- $31K–$100K
- the middle half, since Oct 2023
- Median award
- $66K
- 22 agreements since Oct 2023
- All agreements
- 24
- $2M
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026. Filed as “Tourism Growth Program” (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, 22), “IDEANorth, Tourism Growth Program” (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, 2).
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program, all years.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. | 2 | $280K |
| Northwest Territories Tourism | 1 | $264K |
| MacBride Museum Society | 1 | $250K |
| Grayling Camp Enterprises Ltd | 1 | $193K |
| Town of Norman Wells | 1 | $150K |
| Liidlii Kue Hotel Nt Ltd. | 1 | $100K |
| 0786760 B.C. Ltd | 2 | $100K |
| Top Spot Ltd | 1 | $100K |
| Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Lodge Holdings Inc | 2 | $98K |
| 536714 Yukon Inc. | 1 | $92K |
| 14528221 Canada Inc | 1 | $72K |
| Josie's Old Crow Adventure | 2 | $60K |
| Namushka Lodge (1982) Ltd. | 1 | $58K |
| Ruby Range Adventures Ltd | 1 | $49K |
| Northern Lights Resort And Spa Yukon | 1 | $43K |
| Tombstone Moto Adventures | 1 | $31K |
| Yukon Wildlife Preserve Operating Society | 1 | $30K |
| Carmacks Development Corporation | 1 | $28K |
| Midnight Sauna Inc. | 1 | $15K |
Plus 1 agreements ($33K) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
Who got it in your province
Open a province to see the organizations there with the most funding under this program, all years.
Yukon14 agreements · $990K
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| MacBride Museum Society | 1 | $250K |
| Grayling Camp Enterprises Ltd | 1 | $193K |
| 0786760 B.C. Ltd | 2 | $100K |
| Top Spot Ltd | 1 | $100K |
| 536714 Yukon Inc. | 1 | $92K |
| Josie's Old Crow Adventure | 2 | $60K |
| Ruby Range Adventures Ltd | 1 | $49K |
| Northern Lights Resort And Spa Yukon | 1 | $43K |
| Tombstone Moto Adventures | 1 | $31K |
| Yukon Wildlife Preserve Operating Society | 1 | $30K |
| Carmacks Development Corporation | 1 | $28K |
| Midnight Sauna Inc. | 1 | $15K |
Northwest Territories7 agreements · $742K
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories Tourism | 1 | $264K |
| Town of Norman Wells | 1 | $150K |
| Liidlii Kue Hotel Nt Ltd. | 1 | $100K |
| Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Lodge Holdings Inc | 2 | $98K |
| 14528221 Canada Inc | 1 | $72K |
| Namushka Lodge (1982) Ltd. | 1 | $58K |
Nunavut3 agreements · $312K
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. | 2 | $280K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Ruby Range Adventures Ltd | Backcountry for EveryoneContribution | $49,000 |
| Nov 2025 | Northern Lights Resort And Spa Yukon | Snowmobile Upgrade 2025Contribution | $42,500 |
| Oct 2025 | Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. | 2026 Arctic Bay Adventures - Plan for the futureContribution | $29,722 |
| Aug 2025 | Liidlii Kue Hotel Nt Ltd. | Business Facility Improvement and ExpansionContribution | $99,999 |
| Mar 2025 | Town of Norman Wells | Sahtu Summit and Brand Marketing InnovationContribution | $150,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 536714 Yukon Inc. | Concept Development of Family Hot Springs Pool, Signature Hotel & Wellness SpaContribution | $92,193 |
| Dec 2024 | Midnight Sauna Inc. | Midnight SaunaContribution | $15,000 |
| Aug 2024 | Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Lodge Holdings Inc | Blachford Lake Lodge Renovation ProjectContribution | $1 |
| Aug 2024 | Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Lodge Holdings Inc | Blachford Lake Lodge Renovation ProjectContribution | $98,000 |
| Jul 2024 | Tombstone Moto Adventures | Contribution | $30,750 |
| Jul 2024 | Namushka Lodge (1982) Ltd. | Namushka Expanding the ExperienceContribution | $57,750 |
| Jul 2024 | 14528221 Canada Inc | Travel Booking Application DevelopmentContribution | $72,350 |
| Jun 2024 | Northwest Territories Tourism | NWT Tourism Industry Recovery and Growth Through Digital AdoptionContribution | $263,501 |
| May 2024 | Arctic Bay Adventures Ltd. | 2024 Bring the World to Arctic BayContribution | $250,000 |
| May 2024 | 0786760 B.C. Ltd | Cardinal Camp - Wellness on the LandContribution | $0 |
| May 2024 | 0786760 B.C. Ltd | Cardinal Camp - Wellness on the LandContribution | $99,999 |
| Apr 2024 | Josie's Old Crow Adventure | Contribution | $0 |
| Apr 2024 | Josie's Old Crow Adventure | Contribution | $60,000 |
| Mar 2024 | Carmacks Development Corporation | Yukon Bunkies Eco-Conscious LodgingContribution | $28,424 |
| Jan 2024 | MacBride Museum Society | Building AudiencesContribution | $250,000 |
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | $223K |
| 2024 | 15 | $1.3M |
| 2025 | 7 | $496K |
The full record: Tourism Growth Program, IDEANorth, Tourism Growth Program.
More programs: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.