Bruce County is holding another round of the Spark Mentorship & Grants Program this month.
It’s the sixth installment of the program, which aims to encourage entrepreneurs in the county, from small business to non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region.
The program provides selected applicants with a grant worth $3,000, as well as mentorship and additional partner support.
In 2023, three local entrepreneurs were chosen to develop new offerings for the county, including farm stay accommodations, a culinary getaway package, and an arts & culture program.
The Spark Mentorship Program is looking for ideas that create low-impact tourism experiences that motivate longer stays and repeat visits.
Applications are being accepted until October 24th. Following a juried review process, finalists will be invited to a Pitch Session, and three winners will be selected.
The Bruce County Spark Mentorship & Grants Program is a partnership between Bruce County, Bruce Power, Bruce Grey Simcoe Regional Tourism Organization, the Tourism Innovation Lab, and the Government of Ontario.