Destination Canada has announced the formal launch of the Tourism Sprint Program (TSP), which is now accepting applications from organizations looking for investment in tourism initiatives that support destination development in their region.

Apply by September 12, 2025

Tourism Sprint Program

Who can apply?

The following groups are eligible to apply for funding under this program:

• Local, Regional, and Municipal Governments – Includes cities, towns, villages, regional districts, and provincial or territorial governments engaged in tourism-related initiatives.
• Indigenous Communities and Organizations – First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments, communities, and tourism-focused organizations.
• Not-for-Profit Organizations – Incorporated non-profits with a clear mandate to support, promote, or develop tourism.
• For-Profit Tourism Businesses and Organizations – Private sector entities whose primary operations deliver tourism products or services, such as accommodations, attractions, or tour operators.

Canada’s tourism sector is a major economic driver, generating over $130 billion in revenue in 2024 and supporting over 5,000 communities across the country. As part of Destination Canada's 2030 Strategy: A World of Opportunity, Destination Canada works with communities to create long-term destination development strategies, and identify needed tourism infrastructure, assets and experiences.

The Tourism Sprint Program (TSP) is a competitive, application-based, cost-sharing initiative that funds short-term projects focused on creating innovative tourism products and supporting new tourism investment. The program aims to quickly address barriers to investment through targeted funding over a limited project timeline to unlock broader tourism opportunities and enhance Canada’s competitive position in the global marketplace.

The program offers up to $25,000 in matching funds for high impact, short term projects that encourage the development of new tourism products, such as accommodations, attractions or tourism related transportation and infrastructure.

Learn more about the Tourism Sprint Program here: https://dd.destinationcanada.com/en-ca/tourism-sprint-program
 

Canada’s tourism sector is a major economic driver, generating over $130 billion in revenue in 2024 and supporting over 5,000 communities across the country.  

That is why Destination Canada is launching the Tourism Sprint Program, which is a competitive, application-based, cost-sharing initiative that funds short-term projects focused on creating innovative tourism products and supporting new tourism investment.  

The program aims to quickly address barriers to investment through targeted funding over a limited project timeline to unlock broader tourism opportunities and enhance Canada’s competitive position in the global marketplace.