Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 
March 25, 2025
  • Applications are to be submitted on a per project basis.  There is no limit on the number of applications one organization can submit, however only one (1) application may be submitted per project per year. Recurring events, example Farmer’s Market every Sunday for the season, should be submitted as one (1) project.
  • Applications are submitted and reviewed on an ongoing basis, but applicants ae encouraged to submit at least 75 days prior to the project start date. No retroactive funding will be approved.
  • There will be a 10% hold back of all funds awarded, that will be released upon satisfactory submission of a follow up report.  If a follow up report is not submitted, the applicant will be in jeopardy of ineligibility of approval for funding for a minimum of 12 months post follow up report due date.
  • Please note the Tourism Development Fund is a discretionary program with a limited funding allocation. In some cases, a project that meets all program criteria may not be approved for funding as other projects may more effectively meet the criteria.
  • All funding shall be for future projects.  Retroactive funding will not be considered.
  • All awarded applicants will be required to;
    • Sign a Funding Agreement outlining the terms of receiving the funds
    • Submit a follow up report a maximum of 120 days post project completion. 10% hold back of funds will be released upon satisfactory submission of the follow up report.
    • Acknowledge the support of the Tourism Development Fund in advertising and media efforts and display where appropriate in any publicity the Fund’s logo which will be made available to the applicant.
    • Projects must be financially responsible and should not count on the TDF for the success of their project.  Receiving funds once does not guarantee funding in the future.
    • Applicants will be required to demonstrate how the funds will be used.
    • Applications that are requesting funds each year for an annual event are encouraged to highlight any new features and how the event intends to grow, or why it has reached its capacity.

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