Partnership Programs

NIAGARA CANADA

2026/27 Partnership program

The 2026/27 Partnership Program intake is now open for projects between April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

Please review the updated program guidelines and note the following changes to this year’s intake below.

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.

Meeting request deadline: Wednesday, January 14th (last day to request a meeting)

Application deadline: Wednesday, January 28th at 4pm

For any questions or to schedule your initial meeting please email Erin Monaghan.

Learn more about the 2026/27 Partnership Program by watching the recording of our webinar.

Destination Marketing organizations (dmo)

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

Niagara Falls Tourism

A Non-Profit member based organization that works across consumer and business channels to foster growth of tourism throughout the city of Niagara Falls and surrounding areas.

https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/

Tourism Niagara-on-the-Lake

As the community’s leading business advocate, we are committed to promoting economic growth and commercial achievement while providing information, resources, networking and learning opportunities necessary for our members to succeed.

https://www.niagaraonthelake.com/

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/

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/

Niagara's South Coast Tourism Association

Niagara’s South Coast Tourism Association is bringing the beauty of the South Coast to life covering Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, Wainfleet & Pelham

https://www.niagarasouthcoast.com/