Grant
Private
Active
Interlake Tourism Development Fund
Interlake Tourism Association
Maximum Funding
Up to $2,000
Annual Intake
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
50%
Interlake Tourism Development Fund provides Up to $2,000 (dollar-for-dollar matching required). Provides financial support for projects that develop new, or enhance existing, tourism products in Manitoba's Interlake region, with a focus on culture, heritage, and nature-based recreation. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Annual Intake.
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
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Program Description
Provides financial support for projects that develop new, or enhance existing, tourism products in Manitoba's Interlake region, with a focus on culture, heritage, and nature-based recreation.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a local government, community organization, festival group, or small for-profit business
- Project must be located in or benefit tourism in Manitoba's Interlake region
- Project must develop new or enhance existing tourism products in culture, heritage, or nature-based recreation
- Dollar-for-dollar matching funding is required (50% applicant contribution)
Provinces
Industries
Business Stage
Quick Assessment
Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $2,000 (dollar-for-dollar matching required)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Annual Intake
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Hybrid
Competition
Low
Effort
Varies
Approval
Good
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%
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Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Outside Interlake Tourism Association service area
- Not an ITA member
- Cannot provide dollar-for-dollar matching
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Success Profile
Small tourism business (<3 employees) or community organization in Interlake region of Manitoba. ITA member. Project with clear tourism development impact and matching funds available.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
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Application Steps
1
Confirm ITA Membership Verify you are an active Interlake Tourism Association member or have applied for membership. Membership is mandatory at the time of application. Contact [email protected] to check or initiate membership.
2
Contact Your Regional Community Futures Office Reach out to the Community Futures office in your sub-region (West Interlake: [email protected], East Interlake: [email protected], Red River North: [email protected]) to confirm eligibility and discuss your project concept.
3
Confirm Project Alignment Review the ITA grant guidelines to confirm your project falls within eligible categories: new tourism experiences, event development, professional services, or travel experiences. Ensure it is NOT maintenance, a website redesign, an established recurring event, or outside the Interlake region.
4
Secure and Document Matching Funds Confirm dollar-for-dollar matching funds from eligible sources: partner contributions, government funding, or organizational revenues. In-kind contributions may cover up to 25% of total project cost. Volunteer time is generally ineligible.
5
Complete Application Form and Budget Template Download and complete the application form and budget template from interlaketourism.com. The budget must clearly separate eligible costs, capital items (capped at $1,000 within the $2,000 total), and matching contributions.
6
Submit by September 30 Deadline Email your completed application form, budget template, proof of matching funds, and supporting documentation to Dee King at [email protected], or submit by mail. Funding decisions are issued by October 24.
7
Sign Funding Agreement and Receive First Installment Upon approval, sign the ITA funding agreement to receive the first 50% installment within 30 days. Display ITA acknowledgment on all project materials.
8
Complete Project and Submit Final Report Execute your project, collect all receipts dated after the funding agreement signature. Submit a final report by December 31, 2026 including activity summary, expense report with receipts, and matching contribution records. The second 50% installment is released upon final report approval.
Required Documents 5
✓ Application form from interlaketourism.com
✓ Budget template
✓ Proof of matching funds
✓ Supporting documentation for project
✓ ITA membership (or proof of pending membership)
Eligible Expenses 8
- New tourism experiences and products
- Event development costs (marketing, logistics, venue for new events)
- Professional services directly supporting project development
- Travel experience and storytelling asset development
- Capital purchases up to $1,000 within the $2,000 maximum
- Indigenous tourism development
- Agri-tourism and culinary experience creation
- Trail and nature-based recreation development
Ineligible Expenses 9
- Reprints of existing materials
- Maintenance of existing infrastructure or equipment
- Established recurring events
- Website updates and redesigns
- Projects exceeding $100,000 total cost
- Equipment maintenance
- Expenses incurred before grant approval
- Out-of-region travel
- Volunteer time unless employer-covered
Deadline Notes
2025/26 intake: deadline Sep 30, 2025. Notification Oct 24. Final report Dec 31, 2026. Check interlaketourism.com for next cycle.
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Clawback Risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can sole proprietors apply?
Yes, but must be an ITA member and provide 50% matching funds (25% can be in-kind). Sole proprietors with <3 employees are common recipients.
What's the typical award amount?
Most awards are $1,500-$2,000. Capital costs capped at $1,000. No grants over $2,000.
When are decisions made?
For 2025/26 intake: applications due Sep 30, 2025; decisions Oct 24, 2025. Check website for next cycle dates.
Why do applications fail?
Most fail due to not being an ITA member, missing dollar-for-dollar matching, or project not fitting tourism development focus.
Can I use in-kind for matching?
Yes, up to 25% of your 50% match can be in-kind (e.g., volunteer hours, materials). Must document value.
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