Applying to TDF
Applying to the TDF is your chance to showcase how your event will draw visitors to Cornwall and contribute to the city’s tourism growth. The more effectively your application demonstrates your project’s impact, the better your chances of securing funding. Before starting your application, be sure to review the TDF guidelines.
From application to reporting
Application
After ensuring eligibility, you start and submit your application through our online portal.
Review
The TDF Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors assess and determine if your project is suitable for funding.
Notification
You are notified of the status of your application within 30 days of the application deadline.
Disbursement
If your application is successful, you receive 90% of the funds after signing your agreement.
Project
You execute your project while acknowledging the contribution from the TDF.
Follow Up
Within 3 months post-event, you complete a follow-up report.
Disbursement
Following a completed report, you receive the remaining 10% of the funds.
Planning
You plan for future tourism projects!
Are you ready to get support for your project?
Frequently asked questions
What is considered a tourist?
The TDF defines a tourist as someone who leaves their hometown for an overnight stay in Cornwall and/or travels a minimum of 40 kilometres outside of their hometown for a same-day trip.
Where does the TDF funding come from?
The TDF is funded by the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), charged to visitors on hotel or inn stays at a rate of 5% of the total room cost. The City of Cornwall collects the MAT and provides 45% of the funds to the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall, the independent administrators of the TDF. (The remaining 45% of the MAT go to Cornwall Tourism and 10% are used to cover administrative fees.)
Who do I contact if I have questions?
The TDF’s Admin Support is the person you’ll want to contact. They can be reached via email TDF@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-937-2787 ext. 2285.
What happens if my application is rejected?
There are many possible reasons why applications are rejected. When you receive notification of the status of your application, you’ll be provided with the rationale behind the decision. You can contact the tourism coordinator for further information so you can strengthen future submissions.