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Prince Edward Island — Tourism Innovation Fund
Government of Prince Edward Island — Tourism PEI
Maximum Funding
Varies — Tourism PEI publishes no funding cap or per-applicant...
No published deadline — applications accepted on an ongoing basis by form
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
Varies
Prince Edward Island — Tourism Innovation Fund offers funding that varies by project. Tourism PEI fund that helps non-profit organizations research, develop and bring to market new cultural tourism products that strengthen Prince Edward Island's appeal as a cultural tourism destination. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Tourism PEI fund that helps non-profit organizations research, develop and bring to market new cultural tourism products that strengthen Prince Edward Island's appeal as a cultural tourism destination. It does not cover ongoing marketing, operations or staffing, and Tourism PEI publishes no funding cap.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a non-profit. Tourism PEI lists two eligible applicant descriptions: 'a non-profit developing tourism events' and 'a non-profit theatre (minimum of 150 seats)'. The page presents these as an unpunctuated bulleted list and never states whether they are alternatives or must both be true — confirm which reading applies to you with the program contact before you invest time in an application.
- The project must be the research, development or market launch of a NEW cultural tourism product — the fund is not for running an existing offering.
- The project must develop or enhance products identified in the PEI tourism strategy and strengthen Prince Edward Island's appeal as a cultural tourism destination.
- The fund does not assist the ongoing marketing or operational needs of organizations, including staffing.
- Applicant must submit a concept development plan designed for incremental growth, with a focus on growing event-based revenue from sources outside government — investments are made on a declining scale.
- Applicant must supply research and a return-on-investment analysis that justifies public sector support.
- Applicant must supply a detailed financial plan showing private sector and community support and incremental sustainability.
- For major festivals and events, the application must show the new event's potential to attract significant off-Island visitation, including an estimate of off-Island and on-Island visitation and the methods used to track it.
- The project should extend visitor length of stay, especially in non-peak visitation periods.
- The project must involve community tourism partners, both non-profit and private sector, through sponsorship, donations and volunteerism.
- The application must set out the proposed method of project evaluation.
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Difficulty
Hard
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Not rated
Funding Details
- Amount
- Varies — Tourism PEI publishes no funding cap or per-applicant amount for this fund
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Deadline
- No published deadline — applications accepted on an ongoing basis by form
Program Scorecard
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Deadline
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Approval
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Application Steps
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Confirm your organization matches an eligible applicant description Tourism PEI lists 'a non-profit developing tourism events' and 'a non-profit theatre (minimum of 150 seats)' without stating whether these are alternatives or a combined requirement. Call Robert Jourdain at 902-288-1708 and get this confirmed before you write anything — it is the single fact that decides whether you can apply.
Required Documents 7
✓ Completed Tourism PEI Innovation Fund form (PDF, returned to the program contact)
✓ Concept development plan designed for incremental growth, showing how event-based revenue will grow outside of government support
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Ineligible Expenses 3
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Do I need to be both an events non-profit and a theatre?
Unclear, and it matters. Tourism PEI's page lists 'a non-profit developing tourism events' and 'a non-profit theatre (minimum of 150 seats)' as a plain bulleted list with no 'or'; its industry site joins them with 'and'. Confirm with the program manager before applying.
How much money can the Tourism Innovation Fund provide?
Tourism PEI publishes no funding cap or typical award for this fund. It does state that investments are made on a declining scale, so support for the same project is expected to shrink over time.
Can the fund cover my marketing or staff costs?
No. Tourism PEI states the fund does not assist the ongoing marketing or operational needs of organizations, including staffing. It supports the research, development and market launch of a new cultural tourism product.
When is the application deadline for this fund?
None is published. You apply by returning the Tourism PEI Innovation Fund form to the program contact, so your own project schedule sets the timing. Tourism PEI notes deadlines vary across its funds — confirm before planning.
Is there an online application portal for this fund?
No. Unlike the Beach, Festivals and Hosting programs, this fund uses a downloadable PDF form returned to Robert Jourdain, Manager of the Tourism Activation Unit, at [email protected] or PO Box 2000, Charlottetown.
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