May 11, 2015
Tourism Development Fund Supports Rural/Northern Initiatives, Aboriginal Cultural Tourism: Minister Lemieux
The Manitoba government is helping jump-start new tourism projects with up to $195,000 through the Tourism Development Fund, Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux announced today.
“We want to encourage new opportunities and help create new tourism ventures all across the province,” Minister Lemieux said. “There are many great attractions out there and we want people to know Manitoba is where Canada’s Heart Beats. The Tourism Development Fund provides up to $25,000 in matching grants for new tourism attractions and experiences or projects that enhance the quality of existing tourism attractions. The fund will target projects in rural and northern Manitoba or support authentic Indigenous cultural tourism projects.”
“Funding for regional tourism projects and awareness is a great way to help smaller centres carve out a niche in the tourism sector,” said Jacques Bourgeois, chair, the Interlake Tourism Association. “With provincial support, we were able to develop a great, interactive display that helps engage new visitors with all the Interlake has to offer.”
The Tourism Development Fund will provide $195,000 in grants in 2015-16. The application deadline is July 3 at 5 p.m. More information on the Tourism Development Fund and how to apply can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/chc/tourism_sec/tourism_dev_fund.html.
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