CEDC Tourism Product Development Fund

The CEDC Tourism Product Development Fund provides financial support for tourism projects that enhance, create, or improve tourism experiences and opportunities in the City of Thunder Bay.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the CEDC Product Development fund are to support projects that:

• Attract out-of-town visitors for overnight stays in the City of Thunder Bay.

• Increase the length of visitor stay or visitor spending in Thunder Bay.
• Enhances Thunder Bay’s image as an attractive and appealing four-season destination.
• Leverage partnerships and financial resources to demonstrate viability and sustainability.
• Create or retain employment opportunities within the tourism sector.

*Operating support is not being considered at this time and funding decisions can not benefit only one property/business

PROGRAM STREAMS

The CEDC Tourism Product Development Fund offers various streams of funding which can be viewed below.

Each link outlines the stream eligibility, funding considerations, and process.

• Tourism Planning
  
• Tourism Business Development or Expansion
• Tourism Capital Enhancement 
  
• Tourism Muralscape Initiative