NAICS Sector 72
Federal grants for accommodation and food services
Programs that fund recipients the department coded with this industry. Departments record an industry code on about one agreement in ten, mostly business programs, so this is a guide to which programs fund businesses like yours, not a full count.
Applying for funding? Programs taking applications in accommodation and food services: Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Newfoundland and Labrador · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Nunavut · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Yukon.
- Total value
- $322M
- Agreements
- 2,024
- To named organizations
- 1,870
- $300M
- To individuals or unnamed
- 154
- $22.7M; never named here
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.
Within this industry
| Industry | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 721 Accommodation services | 1,170 | $264M |
| 722 Food services and drinking places | 336 | $49.5M |
Programs that fund this industry
The programs that put the most money here.
| Program | Department | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – Direct | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 270 | $90.2M |
| REGI - Business Scale-up and Productivity | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 201 | $47.5M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 95 | $31.5M |
| BDP - Dev and Enhancement of Tourism Exper (TRF) | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 250 | $26.1M |
| Western Diversification Program | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 71 | $14.7M |
| Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 43 | $13.7M |
| Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) – For Profit | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 69 | $13.6M |
| Northern Ontario Development Program - 2011 | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 105 | $12.4M |
| Western Diversification Program | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 91 | $10.1M |
| Business Development Program | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 49 | $8.3M |
| Canadian Digital Adoption Program Boost your Business Technology Stream | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 514 | $7.5M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 13 | $6.6M |
| Western Diversification Program | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 28 | $6.3M |
| REGI - Business Scale-Up and Prod (Jobs and Growth) | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 3 | $3.9M |
| Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 26 | $3.7M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms | National Research Council Canada | 31 | $3.5M |
| BDP - Destination Development (TRF) | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | 25 | $2.5M |
| Northern Ontario Development Program | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 7 | $2.3M |
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 5 | $2.1M |
| Federal Economic Development Department for Ontario | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 5 | $1.9M |
| Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 11 | $1.7M |
| Regional Relief and Recovery Fund | Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | 9 | $1.7M |
| Tourism Relief Fund | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 16 | $1.7M |
| Industrial Research Assistance Program | National Research Council Canada | 5 | $1.3M |
| Tourism Growth Program (TGP) | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | 8 | $1.2M |
Top recipients
Organizations with the most funding.
| Recipient | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hotel Management | 4 | $4M |
| Shorefast Social Enterprises Inc. | 4 | $3.4M |
| Saskatoon Open Door Society Inc. | 2 | $2.2M |
| The Wilds at Salmonier River Inc. | 7 | $2.1M |
| Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd. | 2 | $2M |
| MH Hotels (WEDM) Inc. | 2 | $2M |
| 2447496 Ontario Inc. | 2 | $1.9M |
| District Ventures | 2 | $1.8M |
| Nextwave Foundation | 3 | $1.7M |
| Hospitality Inns Ltd. | 2 | $1.5M |
| White Oaks Tennis World Inc | 2 | $1.5M |
| The Stone Crock Inc. | 2 | $1.5M |
| Americana Resort Inc. | 2 | $1.5M |
| The Arlington Estate Corp. | 2 | $1.5M |
| Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. | 2 | $1.5M |
| 10565 Nfld. Inc. | 3 | $1.4M |
| Alfa Hoteliers Inc | 2 | $1.4M |
| Camping Plage Aboiteau Beach Inc. | 2 | $1.4M |
| Sarup Enterprises Inc. | 2 | $1.4M |
| Manga Hotels (Dixon) Inc. | 2 | $1.4M |
| Niagara Princess Hotel LTD | 2 | $1.4M |
| 1174757 Ontario Inc | 2 | $1.4M |
| Chestnut Park Hospitality Ltd. | 2 | $1.4M |
| Sasco Developments Ltd., Sasco Developments Ltd. partnership | 3 | $1.4M |
| Manga Hotels (Toronto Airport) Inc. | 2 | $1.4M |
Plus 154 agreements ($22.7M) to individuals, sole proprietors and recipients this site does not name. They count in every total above. Why
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 | $3.5M |
| 2010 | 1 | $570K |
| 2018 | 2 | $130K |
| 2019 | 51 | $10M |
| 2020 | 555 | $153M |
| 2021 | 293 | $69M |
| 2022 | 429 | $52M |
| 2023 | 66 | $9.5M |
| 2024 | 564 | $16.9M |
| 2025 | 49 | $7.1M |
| 2026 | 5 | $429K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| For-profit organizations | 1,340 | $203M |
| Not stated by the department | 563 | $89M |
| Not-for-profit organizations and charities | 69 | $20.5M |
| Government | 14 | $4.8M |
| Indigenous recipients | 23 | $4.3M |
| Individuals and sole proprietorships | 9 | $809K |
| Other organizations | 3 | $408K |
| Academia | 3 | $179K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | Program | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Morton Wholesale Ltd. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $75,000 |
| Jun 2026 | Camps Massad of Canada | (CCSP) Canada Community Security ProgramPublic Safety Canada | Security guards for Camp MassadContribution | $13,652 |
| Jun 2026 | The Jewish Camp Council of Toronto | (CCSP) Canada Community Security ProgramPublic Safety Canada | Camp Northland Security PersonnelContribution | $40,381 |
| May 2026 | 2519558 Ontario Ltd. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Automation of rolled beef and new product manufacturingContribution | $100,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Circular Solutions Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Circular packaging platform update for 98% reliability and system prototype for high reuse venuesContribution | $200,000 |
| Dec 2025 | Maaqtusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society | Pacific Economic Development ProgramPacific Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $79,920 |
| Nov 2025 | The Corporation of the Municipality of Killarney | Northern Ontario Development ProgramFederal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario | Contribution | $917,654 |
| Oct 2025 | Real Food for Real Kids Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Menu and Service Innovation PlannerContribution | $30,000 |
| Sep 2025 | Aurum Experience Ltd. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $249,999 |
| Sep 2025 | Chimney Rock Ranch Retreat Inc. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 2519558 Ontario Ltd. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment ProgramNational Research Council Canada | Plant automation and RoboticsContribution | $30,000 |
| Aug 2025 | Circular Solutions Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Components for intelligent reuse infrastructure: asset management, point of sale integrations, instant app/app clip, smart return advertising and outdoor dampness managementContribution | $120,000 |
| Jul 2025 | The Woods Experience LTD. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $184,469 |
| Jul 2025 | Rural River Rentals LTD. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $115,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Real Food for Real Kids Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Development of Extended Shelf-Life Individual Trayed Meals for School-Age Kids DemographicContribution | $75,000 |
| Jul 2025 | Lakeview Investments Inc. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $341,184 |
| Jul 2025 | Lakeview Investments Inc. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $240,650 |
| Jul 2025 | 2166024 Alberta LTD. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $200,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Masterly Food Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Delight Checkout+: Dual AI-Vision and RFID-Enabled Self-Checkout System for Inclusive, Real-Time Food Retail Experiences.Contribution | $100,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Ice Works Bath Co. Corp. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Supply chain ResilenceContribution | $50,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Prairie Dog Brewing CANADA Inc. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Experimentation to optimize business processes in food service.Contribution | $75,000 |
| Jun 2025 | Ice Works Bath Co. Corp. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Digital/Growth Marketing ProjectContribution | $50,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Southeast Sask Economic Partnership Inc. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $300,000 |
| Mar 2025 | Southeast Sask Economic Partnership Inc. | Western Diversification ProgramPrairies Economic Development Canada | Contribution | $300,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 2519558 Ontario Ltd. | Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsNational Research Council Canada | Contribution | $75,000 |