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BC Government Program: BC Destination Development Fund

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Posted on November 10, 2022

 

 

 

BC Government program details below:

The Province’s BC Destination Development Fund is now live. As announced in February this year, the Province is investing up to $30 million in one-time grants to support continued recovery and resiliency of the tourism sector post pandemic.

The BC Destination Development Fund aims to invest in projects that:

  • Foster distinct and globally competitive destinations
  • Strengthen a year-round visitor economy
  • Increase community vibrancy and resident support for tourism
  • Support sustainability, accessibility and inclusion

The fund will award grants across two streams.

Stream 1: Activate

Stream 1 funds up to $1,000,000 per project. Apply for this stream if your project will build or rejuvenate:

  • Tourism infrastructure
  • Visitor amenities
  • Tourist attractions

Examples of eligible projects include:

  • New tourism attraction
  • Campground development
  • Improved water access
  • Public visitor services
  • Thematic and/or Indigenous signage
  • Event infrastructure
  • Iconic recreational experience development
  • Off-season experiences

Stream 2: Elevate

Stream 2 funds up to $500,000 per project. Apply for this stream if your project will improve destination competitiveness through:

  • Modernizing tourism experiences
  • Building capacity and skills
  • Adopting and adapting technology
  • Enhancing sustainability practices

Examples of eligible projects include:

  • Accessibility and inclusion improvements
  • Destination stewardship tools and infrastructure
  • Community education programs
  • Climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • Digital adaptation and automation
  • Tourism experience revitalization/restoration

Eligibility

Who can apply

You can apply if you are an eligible organization and your project meets the criteria.

Eligible organizations

  • Local governments
  • Indigenous governments and development organizations
  • Not-for-profit organizations

Ineligible organizations

  • Federal entities
  • For-profit businesses
  • A political party, political action group or lobby group
  • Any other organization not listed under eligible organizations

What kind of projects are eligible

Your project must:

  • Be located in B.C.
  • Support the tourism sector
  • Be visitor-oriented, open for use to the public and not limited to a private membership
  • Be endorsed by the organization (for example, approved by council, board of directors or band council)
  • Have demonstrated support from stakeholders and partners
  • Be shovel ready (project can begin construction in the near future)
  • Be completed by March 31, 2025

Due to limited capacity, projects on designated recreation sites or trails will only be considered if the project was approved under either:

  • An existing Partnership Agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC)
  • A new project agreement with RSTBC before November 1, 2022

How to apply

Application process

This is a two-stage application process. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

First, submit an expression of interest (EOI):

  1. Download and complete the EOI form (PDF, 254 KB)
  2. Review the guidelines for completing the form (PDF, 235 KB). Support is available if you need help
  3. Submit the completed EOI form and supporting documents to destinationdevelopment@gov.bv.ca by 1 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. 

Second, wait to be contacted. Only shortlisted candidates need to submit a full application.

Learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/tourism-resources/tourism-funding-programs/destination-development-fund

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