Provincial Government Funding
The Government of Prince Edward Island offers a range of partnership and funding opportunities to support Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry and operators.
Seasonal Expansion Tourism Product Development Fund
This fund provides assistance to PEI tourism businesses and non-profit organizations for fall, winter and/or spring initiatives. Applications can be made to regional DMO or RTAs.
Beach Infrastructure Program
The program is now open and applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.
Tourism PEI Hosting Grant
Hosting an international, national or regional meeting or conference in PEI? This program provides funding of $10 per delegate to a maximum of $5,000.
Tourism Innovation Fund
This fund supports not-for-profit tourism businesses looking to create new cultural tourism products, upgrade existing offerings or make upgrades to enable the business to extend its season.
Tourism PEI Festivals & Events Fund
The Tourism PEI Festivals and Events Fund provides eligible non-profit associations with funding to assist with the costs to organize and promote a festival or event.
Other Supports
Annual TIAPEI Job Fair
Entry Level Cook Training
PEI Best Service Excellence
Tour Guide Training
PEI: Powered by Tourism
Tourism Wellness Program
TIAPEI
The Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPIE) also offers an extensive list of funding and grant programs.
PEI Business Navigator
The PEI Business Navigator is ready to help guide business owners and entrepreneurs with the various provincial regulations required to start, own, operate and grow a business.
Contact Tourism PEI
Staff of Tourism PEI’s Research & Engagement Division can support your research and product development efforts, and provide information on the regulatory requirements of the Tourism Industry Act.