Tourism growth starts here
Are you ready to scale your tourism business or launch an ambitious new venture? Through our Tourism Investment Program, we support bold plans and entrepreneurs who are ready to take their offerings to the next level.
If you have a strong strategy for either a project or an experience that drives long-term tourism growth, we want to work with you.

What you need to know
- We receive hundreds of applications each intake. As such, we are unfortunately unable to review your application in advance of submitting a formal one.
- Clear and complete applications are your responsibility. Due to the volume of applications, we will not follow up with individuals who are missing information or documentation.
- No soliciting business. This program is meant for tourism-focused organizations and is not to be leveraged by consultants and firms looking to pitch business to potential customers.
- We have more tools to grow your business. Visit our services and resources pages to learn more about how Travel Alberta can help you.
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Investment Streams
Product Development Fund
Type of projects
Construction/purchase of new tourism-related products, experiences, or services
Eligible applicants
- Alberta-based tourism businesses
- Indigenous tourism organizations/businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations or municipalities with a focus on tourism
Investment range
$75K-$500K (fund matching required)
Rural Development & Promotion Fund
Type of projects
Foster a shared vision for regional tourism through promotional strategies and development initiatives
Eligible applicants
- Destination organizations in rural Alberta
- Rural municipalities, chambers of commerce, industry associations, or not-for-profit organizations with a focus on tourism
Investment range
$50K-$150K
Events & Festivals Fund
Type of projects
Lasts two or more days and must charge an admission fee
Eligible applicants
- Alberta-based businesses
- Indigenous organizations/businesses
- Not-for-profit organizations or municipalities with a focus on tourism
Investment range
$25K-$150K (fund matching required)

Get started with the right resources
Put your best foot forward with a robust and fulsome business plan. Business plans are required for applicants who receive an invite to complete a Product Development investment application. Here are some of our industry favourites to get you started:
Don't forget about listing your business!
Use our Alberta tourism information system (ATIS) to promote your business or event on TravelAlberta.com or partner websites. While not mandatory, keeping your ATIS listings for eligible existing offerings up-to-date helps support your application.

Investment success stories
We are here to help!
Our team is ready to support you throughout the investment application process.