Partnership Program

The Partnership Program aligns with TPN's strategic drivers and aims to foster collaboration with regional stakeholders. The program supports initiatives that drive tourism spend and employment growth across Niagara’s tourism industry by providing funding, resources, and expertise.

The spring intake of the 2026/27 Partnership Program is now closed. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified within the first or second week of July 2026.

New for 2026/2027 Partnership Program:

Organizations will be limited to submitting a maximum of 2 applications per intake period.
Meetings with TPN staff must occur prior to applying. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their initiative (project outline, deliverables, timelines, budget, etc) and TPN’s anticipated involvement
TPN’s Partnership (evaluation) committee will receive a copy of the corresponding budgets submitted with applications.
Applicants are limited to selecting ONE pillar per funding application.
Funding eligibility is limited to three years per initiative, except in cases where significant changes are demonstrated.
TPN’s Partnership budgets, available by pillar, will be published during each program intake.
Applications will be provided upon completion of the applicants initial meeting with TPN.

2026-27 Partnership Guidelines

2026-27 Partnership Strategy Overview

Learn more about the partnership program and how to maximize the potential of your application by viewing the webinar recording below.

Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO)

TPN is proud to work in collaboration with the following DMO partners:

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City of St. Catharines Department of Economic Development & Tourism

Looking for exciting festivals and events? Delicious cuisine? Sporting events or theatre? St. Catharines has it all! The Meridian Centre is your new home for entertainment, located in the downtown core of St. Catharines. The state-of-the-art FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre brings international and local performing artists to St. Catharines and features a Film House, where visitors can enjoy a movie in-style.

https://www.tourismstcatharines.ca/

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Niagara Benchlands

As you discover Niagara Benchlands’ parks and trails, sample creations from its countless tastemakers, and step into the region’s fascinating stories, you’ll quickly sense the unique fingerprint that the Niagara Escarpment forges on every aspect of life there.

Rooted in exceptional nature and culture, with an offering of over 50 craft wineries to discover, there are countless ways to experience Niagara’s other natural wonder.

https://niagarabenchlands.ca/