Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Tourism businesses operating in Nova Scotia - Tourism experience developers and operators - Hospitality entrepreneurs - Destination marketing organizations - Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMEs) - Individuals seeking to launch tourism experiences in Nova Scotia ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-financial support program - Cost: No direct funding provided - Structure: Free access to resources, tools, and worksheets - Repayability: N/A – This is a toolkit/resource program, not a monetary grant - Budget Allocation: Covers provincial marketing opportunity information and promotional guidance ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This is a resource-based program, not a cash grant. Support covers: - Tourism experience development frameworks - Experience design worksheets and templates - Market research and insights - Promotional strategy guidance - Information on provincial tourism marketing opportunities - Industry best practices documentation - Tips and recommendations for marketing tourism experiences ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must operate or plan to operate tourism experiences in Nova Scotia - Access contingent on understanding and utilizing provincial marketing resources - Participants should align experiences with Nova Scotia tourism branding standards - No timeline penalties as toolkit is self-paced resource access - Compliance required to leverage provincial marketing promotion opportunities - Users expected to implement guidance in good faith to maximize tourism experience quality