The RTO9 Partnership Fund Program encourages collaboration between the RTO and a variety of partners to leverage regional resources and to support new or incremental tourism activities that support the implementation of the RTO’s operations plan.
The program is now open for applications!
If you are interested in applying, it is important that you carefully review the guidelines, check eligibility, gather quotes and ask questions before putting together an application. See below for additional resources.
Important to note:
- You must provide Proof of Incorporation, a CRA Business Number, Certificate of Indian Status Registry Number or a Métis Registry Number.
- You must have $2M Commercial General Liability Insurance.
- Applicants for Photography & Videography and training under Digital Capacity Building funding categories must use vetted RTO 9 vendors.
- A letter of acknowledgment from your DMO/DMMO/DMP is mandatory (for Lennox & Addington DMO click here).
- All partner contributions must be made electronically – via either EFT or e-transfer.
- Applications are submitted through an online form that can be re-accessed from the same device.
There are 3 categories to apply under:
- Photography & Videography
- Digital Capacity Building
- Marquee & Wayfinding Signage
The opportunity to apply will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Partnership Fund Guidelines
Before you get started on your application, be sure to have a thorough read of this year’s guidelines. This document will tell you everything you need to know about the program and how it works. It highlights a number of key items including eligibility, funding categories, and process requirements for funding. Keep this guide close through the application process and after you’ve been approved – it will help you navigate the program!
Information Session
RTO 9 takes you through the Partnership Fund Program highlights and touches on important information about the program and application process. Things covered include eligible/ineligible expenses, project categories, who can apply, and the application process. There will be a number of live sessions. This is your chance to learn the program information concurrently and ask questions before starting your application.
The last concurrent session begins at 10:00am on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
