Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario · Contribution program

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

To support tourism entities in improving their offerings and adapting to public health measures due to the impact of COVID-19.

Total value: $129M
Agreements: 366; Apr 2021 to Nov 2022
Median agreement: $100K
Typical range: $57K–$424K; the middle half of agreements

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.

See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario’s website.

Who got it

Organizations with the most funding under this program.

Recipient	Agreements	Total
Toronto Convention & Visitors Association	2	$23.9M
The Tourism Partnership Of Niagara	2	$17M
Regional Tourism Organization 7	1	$7.6M
Region 9 Regional Tourism Organization	1	$4.7M
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation	5	$2.5M
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario	3	$2.4M
Pride Toronto	2	$2M
Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce	5	$1.7M
First Peoples Radio Inc.	3	$1.5M
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation	2	$1.5M
The Corporation of The City of Brampton	6	$1.5M
The Board of Management for the Downtown Guelph Business Association	3	$1.4M
Corporation of the Town of Ajax	3	$1M
The Happy Snapper Inc.	2	$1M
Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association	2	$1M
1679006 Ontario Inc.	2	$1M
Canadian Opera House Corporation	2	$1M
Waterloo Regional Tourism Marketing Corporation	2	$1M
Capitol Theatre Heritage Foundation	2	$1M
K-W Oktoberfest Inc.	1	$1M
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls	2	$1M
The Corporation of the Township of Scugog	2	$1M
Grand River Employment and Training Inc	2	$1M
London Regional Children's Museum	2	$1M
Ojibway Bay Marina Ltd.	2	$1000K
City of Hamilton	2	$985K
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority	2	$965K
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation	2	$950K
New Hamburg Board of Trade	3	$900K
The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward	2	$860K
The Corporation of the City of London	2	$840K
Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association	2	$840K
Curve Lake First Nation	3	$830K
Blanding Inc.	2	$824K
The Canadian Canoe Museum	1	$750K
Orillia Museum of Art & History	2	$663K
Ottawa Jazz Festival Inc.	1	$640K
Tourism Kingston	2	$617K
Destination Markham Corporation	3	$600K
Plenty Canada	3	$540K
Corporation of the Town of St. Marys	2	$511K
Centre De Développement Creallumi/Creallumi Development Center	1	$500K
Windsor International Film Festival	1	$500K
Cobalt Connects Creativity	1	$500K
The Beach Business Improvement Area Association	1	$500K
Trillium Automobile Dealers Association	1	$500K
Canadian International Auto Show Limited Partnership	1	$500K
Tenacity Marina Corp.	1	$500K
Bingemans Inc	1	$500K
Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Inc.	1	$500K

Plus 16 agreements ($2.5M) 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
2021	86	$26.2M
2022	280	$103M

By province

Province or territory	Agreements	Total
Ontario	366	$129M

By type of recipient

As the department classified the recipient.

Recipient type	Agreements	Total
Not-for-profit organizations and charities	161	$90.6M
Government	71	$14.6M
For-profit organizations	102	$11.8M
Indigenous recipients	29	$11.8M
Individuals and sole proprietorships	2	$200K
Academia	1	$100K

Industries funded

Where the department recorded an industry code (NAICS). Most agreements have none.

Industry group	Agreements	Total
Other local, municipal and regional public administration	53	$12.8M
Business, professional, labour and other membership organizations	23	$5.9M
Heritage institutions	20	$4.8M
Beverage manufacturing	15	$1M
Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events	12	$385K
Indigenous public administration	10	$4.4M
Performing arts companies	7	$1.4M
Travel arrangement and reservation services	5	$204K
Recreational vehicle (RV) parks and recreational camps	4	$1M
Other amusement and recreation industries	4	$248K

Latest agreements

Start	Recipient	What for	Value
Nov 2022	Wishbone Brewing Company Ltd.	Contribution	$54,975
Nov 2022	Winterstationsinc.	Contribution	$100,000
Nov 2022	Winterdance Inc.	Contribution	$24,611
Nov 2022	Winterdance Inc.	Contribution	$90,000
Nov 2022	Windsor Arms Hotels And Spas Inc.	Contribution	$90,000
Nov 2022	Wellington West Business Improvement Area	Contribution	$189,500
Nov 2022	Wavelength Music Arts Projects	Contribution	$20,000
Nov 2022	Waupoos Estates Winery Inc	Contribution	$12,519
Nov 2022	Waupoos Estates Winery Inc	Contribution	$21,000
Nov 2022	Water's Edge Festivals & Events	Contribution	$60,000
Nov 2022	Victoria County Historical Society	Contribution	$15,000
Nov 2022	The Valley Group (St. Mary's) Inc.	Contribution	$46,221
Nov 2022	The Valley Group (St. Mary's) Inc.	Contribution	$54,991
Nov 2022	Urban Expeditions Inc.	Contribution	$93,825
Nov 2022	Urban Expeditions Inc.	Contribution	$100,000
Nov 2022	Tyrconnell Heritage Society	Contribution	$66,293
Nov 2022	Town of Hanover	Contribution	$11,254
Nov 2022	Totally Legit Productions Inc	Contribution	$53,305
Nov 2022	Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Inc.	Contribution	$72,300
Nov 2022	Theatre Aquarius Incorporated	Contribution	$60,000
Nov 2022	Theatre 3x60	Contribution	$63,180
Nov 2022	Superfly Racing Inc.	Contribution	$35,000
Nov 2022	Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival	Contribution	$20,000
Nov 2022	Stoney Lake Cruises Ltd.	Contribution	$56,312
Nov 2022	St. John's United Church	Contribution	$66,350