April 18, 2024 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The County of Simcoe has approved 62 successful applications through the 2024 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund.
Total funding comes to $400,000.
The program aims to build up existing tourism, culture, and sports projects throughout the County.
“We’re committed to building up tourism, culture and sport as they play a huge role in our economy and labour market,” said Simcoe County Warden Basil Clarke. “We thank all the organizations that applied to the funding stream, and we look forward to being a part of these exciting projects through Simcoe County.”
In 2024, the county received 67 applications requesting more than $600,000.
Through this funding, the County aims to support and enhance tourism, culture, and sport in Simcoe County by investing in initiatives that promote awareness, access, participation and appreciation of the diverse tourism, culture, and sport offerings within the County.
It also encourages industry collaboration and partnerships while enhancing the visitor experience by supporting innovative and accessible programming.
The County will build organizational capacity in tourism, culture, and sports organizations, and contribute to its overall economic health and sense of community.