Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program

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Amount:

$2,500

Type of Program:

Subsidy

Description:

The Market Readiness Subsidy Program assists tourism stakeholders in enhancing the quality and market readiness of their tourism services, businesses and products. There are three eligible programs:

  1. 1
    Best Practice Missions supports missions to other destinations designed to expose operators to successful development and marketing models. Primarily offered by Tourism Atlantic;
  2. 2
    Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) focuses on experiential travel, marketing and sustainability;
  3. 3
    Other initiatives that address market readiness for industry participant's maybe considered, subject to approval by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.

This program provides a 25% subsidy for one of the above programs once per year for one business or organizational representative.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 25% of eligible costs of the approved programs. The allowable subsidy is a maximum of 25% up to a total for one event of $2,500.
Applicants are expected to contribute at least 25% of total eligible costs. In kind contributions will not be accepted.

Depending on the program (for example, Best Practice Missions, GMIST) an additional 50% subsidy could be received from federal government sources.
The maximum government subsidy from all levels of government is not to exceed 75%. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • private sector operators (owners, managers or senior personnel-not for front line staff) that meet all regulatory requirements (Licensed under the Tourism Establishment Act and Regulations) and are in business for a minimum of one year and/or operated for at least one season
  • non-commercial/not-for-profit organizations (municipalities and other entities undertaking initiatives that will directly benefit tourism in the province) that are in good standing. Participants from these organizations will be expected to communicate their experiences and knowledge to tourism stakeholders in their respective regions.

Application Steps:

1

a request for funding "form" before they are eligible to receive the subsidy,

2

the expense claim that was enclosed with their approval letter within 30 days of travel and forward with copies of their receipts to the attention of Lucy Alway for processing. lucyalway@gov.nl.ca.

Documentation Needed:

The applicant must submit:

  1. 1
    the Market Readiness Subsidy Program Application Form;
  2. 2
    the Participant Information Questionnaire.

Program Contact:

Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program

Innovation and Business Development Fund (IBDF)

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Innovation and Business Development Fund is focused on investments to grow and diversify Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas supply and service capabilities. The fund provides funding to commercial and non-commercial applicants for business development, emerging technologies and industry diversification. The fund supports The Way Forward on Oil and Gas - Advance 2030: A Plan for Growth in the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry.

Comments on Funding:

Project funding will normally not exceed 50% as a non-repayable contribution.
Other Provincial Government funding is ineligible as project financing (i.e., no duplication of provincial funding sources will be permitted).
Multi-year commitments may be considered based on the business case for the investment and are subject to the available budget and additional approval requirements. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • non-commercial: industry associations, business development organizations, postsecondary education institutions and other support groups in Newfoundland and Labrador involved in oil and gas projects,
  • commercial: registered businesses, primarily small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), with operations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

Applicant should contact an IET or TCAR office in your region prior to developing a proposal, 

2

Applicant must submit a detailed proposal and a completed application with supporting documentation to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (TCII) office in their area.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicant must submit:

  • a detailed proposal and a completed application - both are required,
  •  their latest financial statements (commercial projects only),
  • the qualifications/resumes of key project management personnel,
  • letters of support (financial and non-financial),
  • financial projections (commercial projects only),
  • cost estimates for the purchase of specialized equipment, building renovations, and purpose-built supply and service infrastructure,
  • any information or resource materials referenced in the proposal,
  • copies of required permits, licenses and/or environmental approvals,
  • copies of relevant contracts and agreements,
  • copies of any detailed design work, engineering or other studies that support the proposal.

Other Things to Note:

The Departments of Industry, Energy and Technology, and Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation are co-administering the fund, ensuring coordination with the programs of the Innovation and Business Investment Corporation. The fund supports The Way Forward on Oil and Gas - Advance 2030: A Plan for Growth in the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry.  

Program Contact:

Innovation and Business Development Fund

IBDF-Mar-2021.pdf

Innovation and Business Development Fund Applicant Guide

App_Comm_IBDF_Fillable_PDF.pdf

App_Non_comm_IBDF_Fillable_PDF.pdf

The Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP) – Heritage Component – Operational Support Component

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

Operational support is provided to museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts to assist in the preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding can be used to cover costs related to: salaries, professional services, materials and supplies (reference materials, conservation supplies, etc.), development of exhibits and interpretive programming, public programs (lectures, educational activities, receptions, etc.), collections research, publications and websites, advertising and other promotions, travel to provincial and national heritage conferences and training events, board travel (for province-wide and regional organizations), rent or mortgage, office costs (utilities, insurance, supplies, etc.), cleaning and minor building maintenance.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicants: 

  • must be museums, archives, historical societies and historic trusts,
  • must have as their primary purpose the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador,
  • must be governed by an incorporated, non-profit board of directors elected by a membership open to the general public,
  • must be active members of MANL or ANLA (this condition does not apply to province-wide organizations),
  • must meet the following minimum standards:
  • mission statement,
  • compliance with the Tourism Assurance Plan (TAP),
  • Collections Management Policy and Procedures, 
  • may be committees of town councils or other incorporated bodies, or they may be independent of any such bodies,
  • may be regional organizations if their primary focus is on heritage. 

Other Things to Note:

CEDP for Heritage is composed of two components: Operational Support and Support for Heritage Projects.  

Program Contact:

Cultural Economic Development Program – Heritage Component

Sport Championship Hosting Program

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Amount:

$15,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Sport Championship Hosting Program provides grants to organizations hosting International, National, Eastern Canadian and Atlantic Championships as well as National Sport Organization (NSO) Annual General Meetings.  

Comments on Funding:

Funding is the form of grants up to:

  1. 1
    $1,000, if the applicant organizes a National Sport Organization Annual General Meeting,
  2. 2
    $2,000, if the applicant organizes Atlantic Championships (must include a minimum of three (3) Atlantic Provinces),
  3. 3
    $3,000, if the applicant organizes Eastern Canadians Championships (must include at least three (3) Atlantic Provinces along with Ontario and/or Quebec),
  4. 4
    $15,000, if the applicant organizes National Championships (must include a minimum of seven (7) provinces/territories).

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • Applicants must be Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) recognized and in good standing with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit a signed and completed application form to Billy Taggart at billtaggart@gov.nl.ca.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    an application form,
  2. 2
    a detailed budget outlining projected revenues and expenditures for the event,
  3. 3
    an event marketing plan, outlining how the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be promoted at the event and recognized within all communications and promotions developed. 

Other Things to Note:

Applications must be received 12 months prior to the event.  

Program Contact:

​Sport Championship Hosting Program

​Microsoft Word - Guidelines - Sport Championship Hosting Program.docx

​Microsoft Word - Application - Sport Championship Hosting Program.doc​​​

World Championship Travel Support Fund

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Amount:

$500

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The World Championship Travel Support Fund (WCTSF) is a component of the Athletic Excellence Fund designed to recognize athletic excellence of the province’s athletes.  

Comments on Funding:

Grants in the amount of $500 are available to eligible applicants.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be Newfoundland and Labrador athletes who qualify to represent Canada at World Championships,
  • be under 30 years of age in the year they qualify for the World Championship event,
  • be currently registered members of a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) recognized by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation,
  • residents of Newfoundland and Labrador in the funding year.

Application Steps:

1

Applications must be completed online and submitted to billtaggart@gov.nl.ca prior to participation in event.

Other Things to Note:

Application are accepted on an ongoing basis but must be received prior to an athlete participating in the World Championship.  

Program Contact:

​World Championship Travel Support Fund

​Microsoft Word - Guidelines - World Championship Travel Support Fund.doc​​​