Funding Sources

A person hiking on the rocks near Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site

Vancouver Island | Reuben Krabbe

There are a number of different funding sources available to support BC’s tourism sector, through a variety of entities.

Explore the funding sources listed below and use the Economic Development funding and grants search tool to find additional funding sources for provincial and other (non-governmental, regional, federal) programs and initiatives.

People in a river taking pictures of a bear crossing.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast | Pete Ryan

Tourism Events Program

Sponsored by the Provincial Government, this program provides funding for events that raise awareness of BC's tourism brand, nationally and internationally, and motivate Canadians and people from around the world to travel and experience BC's natural beauty and infrastructure.
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Co-Operative Marketing Partnerships Program

Destination BC's Co-op Marketing Partnerships Program aligns with our corporate strategy, to increase tourism revenues across the province.
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Municipal & Regional District Tax Program

Jointly administered by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Destination BC, this program provides funding for local tourism marketing, programs, and projects.
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Other Funding Sources

There are a number of additional funding sources available to tourism businesses, regions, communities, and sectors for the development and marketing of tourism products.
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