New Intake Process Launched for Tourism Development Fund
January 9, 2025Cornwall, Ontario – Event organizers and tourism operators in Cornwall have a new process to follow when applying for grants from the Tourism Development Fund.
The Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall (TDCC) will now be intaking applications on a quarterly basis.
“The Tourism Development Fund continues to grow in awareness with the local community as 2024 was over subscribed,” says Dale Allen, Chair of the TDCC. “The fund continues to evolve as demand increases. The new system will allow for a simpler and fairer intake and review process. “
The 4 intake periods are as follows:
- Intake 1: January 1st to March 31 2025
- For projects with an execution date that occurs before June 30th
- Intake 2: April1st to June 30 2025
- For projects with an execution date that falls between July 1st and September 30th
- Intake 3: July 1st to September 30 2025
- For projects with an execution date that falls between October 1st and December 31st
- Intake 4: October 1st to December 31 2025
- For projects with an execution date that falls between January 1st and March 30th, 2026
For an event/project to be eligible for funding, an application must be submitted in advance. To ensure the TDCC has sufficient time to review the application, applicants should apply at least 75 days before the project execution date.
“The new systems shortens the lead time for applications to be submitted, and also ensures that events that happen later in the year have equal access to funds,” says Mr. Allen.
Eligibility for funding is outlined at CornwallTourism.com/tdf, and all applications are made online.
In 2024, 25 applications were supported with $183, 375 from the Tourism Development Fund.
About the Tourism Development Fund
The Tourism Development Fund was established in 2019 to support projects that have a positive impact on Cornwall’s tourism sector. The fund is generated from the proceeds of the Municipal Accommodation Tax and administered by the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall (TDCC), a not-for-profit corporation.
Since inception, the Tourism Development Fund has distributed over $1 million dollars to area businesses and organizations. More info can be found on the following link: