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The application period for 2025/26 investment intake is now closed.

Our Tourism Investment Program helps turn dreams into realities. Whether you are in your first year of business or are looking to expand your current offerings, our programs are designed to help you elevate your tourism business.

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Investment streams

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Investment Streams

Product Development Fund

Operation time Minimum of 6 months

Eligible applicants

Alberta-based tourism operators (including startups), Indigenous organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and municipalities

Eligible projects

Tourism assets and/or infrastructure, and promotional support

Matching contribution

At least 25% from project owner is required

Minimum Travel Alberta investment

$75,000

Application period

Expression of Interest is now closed. Successful candidates will be contacted to fill out a formal grant application.

Rural Development & Promotion Fund

Eligible applicants Operators, communities and associations in rural areas

Eligible projects Product and experience development, promotion and operational support

Application period Closed (see application details for more information)

Events & Festivals Fund

Eligible applicants Communities, associations, businesses

Eligible projects Events lasting two or more days that charge admission

Application period Closed (see application details for more information)

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Get started with the right resources

Put your best foot forward with a robust and fulsome business plan. Business plans will be required for applicants who are invited to complete a Product Development investment application. Here are some of our industry favourites to get you started:

Learn how to submit a great application

When applying for tourism investment, the quality of your application matters. And the Destination Development team at Travel Alberta is here to help.

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Don't forget about ATIS listings

While not mandatory for applications, ATIS listings for applicable tourism offerings support a fulsome investment application.

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