Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit – Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Tourism businesses operating in Nova Scotia - Small and medium-sized tourism operators - Experience developers and attraction owners - Tourism entrepreneurs and startups - Hospitality service providers seeking to develop new offerings - Individual proprietors and small business owners in the tourism sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-monetary toolkit and resources (no direct cash disbursement) - Cost to Applicant: Free access to resources - Matching Requirements: None - Repayability: Non-repayable - Value: Access to proprietary tools, worksheets, market insights, and marketing guidance ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This is a resource-based grant; eligible uses include: - Development of new tourism experiences and attractions - Market research and competitive analysis - Experience design and packaging - Marketing strategy development - Digital promotion planning - Utilization of provincial marketing opportunities and channels - Business planning for tourism products - Customer targeting and positioning ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility: Must operate a tourism-related business in Nova Scotia - Access Model: Toolkit delivered digitally or through provincial channels - Usage Requirements: Resources intended for active business development implementation - No Financial Obligation: Toolkit access does not require repayment or equity sharing - Timeline: Ongoing availability; no stated application deadline - Support Scope: Advisory and resource-based only; does not include direct consulting services or capital funding - Compliance: Must use materials in accordance with Nova Scotia tourism standards and guidelines