Tourism Funding Programs

There are a number of different funding programs available to support B.C.'s tourism sector.

On this page

• Tourism funding sources
• Other sources of funding

Tourism funding sources

Indigenous Tourism BC Funding Sources – Indigenous Tourism British Columbia has a comprehensive list of municipal, regional, federal, and non-government financial resources dedicated to building a healthy and sustainable Indigenous tourism economy. 

Municipal and Regional District Tax – This tax program for communities provides funding for local tourism marketing, programs and projects.

Resort Municipality Initiative – This initiative funds projects in resort-based communities. Projects funded aim to increase resort activities, amenities, visitation, visitor activity, private investment, employment in the community, tourism contribution to the local economy, and municipal tax revenue.

Destination Events Program – Provides funding to event organizers to enhance B.C.'s reputation as an events destination, foster economic growth and increase visitation across the province.

Destination British Columbia – Destination BC's site offers a variety of funding options for the tourism sector.

Other sources of funding

Non-tourism specific sources of funding include the following:

Economic development funding and grants search tool – Use this tool to search various funding sources for provincial and other (non-governmental, regional, federal) programs and initiatives.

B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG) – This for employers to train new or existing employees for jobs that need to be filled.

Regional Economic Trusts – The Economic Trusts are mandated to stimulate economic development in the targeted sectors of forestry, transportation, tourism, mining, energy, economic development, agriculture, and small business.