Southeastern Ontario tourism fund now open for applications

The RTO (Regional Tourism Organization) 9 Partnership Fund is now accepting applications.

The RTO9 Partnership Fund offers to cover half of the cost associated with the creation of new tourism-related events, signage, or the development of an Indigenous tourism product in South-Eastern Ontario.

RTO 9 is a regional tourism organization that is funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming. RTO 9 actively promotes tourism for the South-Eastern Ontario region, and “works to support and grow the tourism industry through product development and marketing initiatives.”

Partnership Fund projects may receive up to 50 per cent for their eligible project, with a minimum matching contribution of $1,500.00 and a maximum matching contribution of $15,000.00 (inclusive of HST). All approved projects must be completed by February 17, 2025.The funding window closes on July 28, 2024.

Applicants must be in communities in South-Eastern Ontario, including: Prince Edward County; communities in the Bay of Quinte like Belleville, Trenton, Tyendinaga or Quinte West; municipalities in Lennox & Addington County; towns and villages in Frontenac County; the city of Kingston; communities in the 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways; 1000 Islands/Gananoque area; city of Brockville; the city of Cornwall; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties; or Prescott & Russell.

Those interested in applying for funding may read more information in the full 2024/25 guide here, or attend an upcoming live information session on July 16, 2024.