Updated March 2026 · Verified against Interlake Tourism Association guidelines
Milestone-Based
Grant Private Active

Interlake Tourism Development Fund

Interlake Tourism Association
Maximum Funding
Up to $2,000
Annual Intake
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
50%
Interlake Tourism Development Fund provides up to Up to $2,000 (dollar-for-dollar matching required) 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. Applications are accepted Annual Intake. (As of March 2026, verified against Interlake Tourism Association program guidelines)

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
Manitoba
Industries
Tourism Hospitality Arts Culture
Business Stage
Startup Growth

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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How to Win

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Insider Tip

Very small grants ($2K max) but very low competition. Dollar-for-dollar matching required but in-kind can cover up to 25% of your match. First-time applicants get special consideration. Must be ITA member — join first.

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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 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.
+5 more steps

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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