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Help for tourism businesses. Note: ITAC (the national Indigenous tourism group) has paused its programs in 2026.
Open
Who runs it: NACCA / IFIs
Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Tourism businesses
What it gives: Financing & support via IFIs
Amount: Amount not stated
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: ITAC
Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Tourism businesses
What it gives: Marketing, training, funding notices
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Programs suspended (2026)
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Who can get it: First Nations, Métis, Inuit tourism operators. All ITAC programs
What it gives: n/a
Amount: n/a
Good to know: Programs suspended (2026). A federal note (May 15, 2026) says ITAC paused all programs and services until further notice.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), federally funded
Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Indigenous-majority-owned tourism businesses
What it gives: Non-repayable grant
Amount: Up to $25,000
Good to know: Programs suspended (2026)
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: ISED / regional development agencies
Who can get it: First Nations (status & non-status), Métis, Inuit. Tourism businesses/organizations
What it gives: Contribution
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Programs suspended (2026). No longer accepting applications.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: Indigenous Tourism Quebec (Tourisme Autochtone Québec)
Who can get it: First Nations and Inuit tourism businesses in Quebec. Consultant costs
What it gives: Non-repayable
Amount: Amount not stated
Good to know: Programs suspended (2026). Closed for 2026-27 (closed July 6).
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Closed
Who runs it: Travel Alberta (Government of Alberta)
Who can get it: Indigenous tourism businesses eligible (not Indigenous-only). New or improved visitor experiences
What it gives: Non-repayable
Amount: Product Development $75K–$500K (recipient contribution); Rural Development $50K–$150K; Events & Festivals $25K–$150K
Good to know: All intakes were closed when we checked.
Official page ↗Last checked Oct 31, 2026
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