Tourism Relief Fund Application – RTO8 THIS FUNDING PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SAVE THE APPLICATION, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAN COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION IN ONE SESSION. The Tourism Relief Fund is made possible by the Government of Canada and Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (The Funders) and administered by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8). This fund is being made available to; SMEs* Incorporated Private Sector Tourism Businesses, Indigenous Tourism Businesses, and Incorporated Not-For-Profits that service tourists on a regular basis. This program is to assist in the recovery of the tourism industry within Tourism Region 8 as defined by the Province of Ontario – Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough City and County and Northumberland County. All expenditures must be made for upgrades to facilities, services, or enhanced sustainability programming that will benefit the visiting tourist and/or tourism employees. *SMEs – Small / Medium Enterprises that have fewer than 500 employees.All fields marked * are requiredI acknowledge that I have read and understand the TRF-RTO8 Application Guidelines and that my business or corporation meets the requirements for the fund.* Yes No Please indicate which sector you belong to* Incorporated Company Non-Profit Organization Indigenous Communities Indigenous Sole Proprietor Public Body owned by local/regional government (e.g. Conservation Authority, Municipal Board or Commission) Other Business / Corporation DetailsContact Name* Contact Phone*Contact Email* Business Name* Is your legal business name different? Business Number*A business number is a unique 9-digit number assigned by the Canada Revenue Agency when an organization is created. Website* Company/Organization Description*This is a short description about the organization's core business. Business Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Total number of full-time employees at start of project*Provide the total full-time employees for the 12-month period prior to the project start date. A Full-Time Employee (FTE) = the employment of one person full-time, or more than one person part-time, such that the total working time is equivalent to one person working full-time. Generally, full-time positions will involve between 35-40 hours in a regular workweek.How is your business currently contributing to the visitor economy?Why do you believe your business/organization is part of the tourism ecosystem?Project DetailsEstimated Start Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Estimated End Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Project Description*Please provide a detailed description of your project including key activities and timelines.Project Benefits*Description of the benefits and key objectives that will be achieved through this project. Please be as specific as possible with expected goals and outcomes.Key Risks and Mitigation Strategies*Description of the key risks of the projects and how you will mitigate them. Please be as detailed as possible. Examples include financial, competitive, technical, regulatory, supply chain.Estimated number of permanent jobs to be createdNumber of permanent jobs created due to this project. Permanent refers to positions without a fixed end date. A job created refers to the employment of one person full-time, or more than one person part-time, such that the total working time is the equivalent of one person working full-time. Generally, full-time positions will involve between 35 and 40 hours in a regular work week. Do not count the same job more than once during the lifetime of the project. Do not count job employed by suppliers or contracted services. This is incremental to the project.Estimated number of permanent jobs to be maintainedPermanent refers to positions without a fixed end date. A job maintained refers to a job that existed prior to the project, but which would not have continued or would have been unlikely to continue if the project had not been funded. Incremental to the reporting period.Estimated number of temporary jobs to be createdTemporary refers to contract positions with fixed end dates. A job created refers to the employment of one person full-time, or more than one person part-time, such that the total working time is the equivalent of one person working full-time. Generally, full-time positions will involve between 35 and 40 hours in a regular work week. Do not count the same job more than once during the lifetime of the project. Do not count job employed by suppliers or contracted services. Incremental to the reporting period.Estimated number of temporary jobs to be maintainedTemporary refers to contract positions with fixed end dates. A job maintained refers to job that existed prior to the project, but which would not have continued or would have been unlikely to continue if the project had not been funded. Incremental to the reporting period.ExpensesHas the project received any other Federal investment?* Yes No Total Project Budget*Exclusive of HST Requesting How Much?*Exclusive of HST Please list all of the project expenses that you expect will be incurred and categorize as capital, non-capital, labour, expertise (consultants, etc.), materials (building & marketing)*Expense Description .Amount (Exclusive of HST)Funding SourceType of Expense (from above) Please list all of the other funding sources for your project. Include organization investmentOrganization Name / Funding SourceAmount Any additional informationOPTIONAL - DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SURVEYIndicate whether your organization is led or majority owned by one or more of the following under-represented groups. If you do not wish to declare your status, leave the following fields blank. Indigenous Peoples Black Communities LGBTQ2+ Official Language Minority Communities Newcomers to Canada and Immigrants Persons with Disabilities Racialized Communities (identify as being non-caucasian in race or non-white in colour such as South Asian, Chinese, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Korean, etc.) Women Youth Supporting DocumentsPlease provide the following required documentationHistorical financial statements for 2021Either in the form of an Audit, Review Engagement or Notice to Reader. Internally-prepared financial statements may be accepted. At a minimum, this should include a balance sheet, income statement (including a breakdown of costs), and statement of cash flow.Max. file size: 128 MB.Incorporation documents, Letters Patent or other relevant documentation.Max. file size: 128 MB.Proof of InsuranceMax. file size: 128 MB.SummaryAssurance that, where lobbyists are utilized, they are registered in accordance with the Lobbying Act and that no actual or potential conflict of interest exists nor any contingency fee arrangement* Accept Assurance that any former public office holder that derives benefit from this agreement will be in compliance with the Conflict of Interest Act and the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector* Accept By checking the boxes below, I acknowledge the following:* I confirm the information that I have provided here is correct and that I have the authority to make this submission. The project will be completed, and I understand that final funding will not be disbursed until all paid invoices are submitted prior to December 31, 2022 I understand that the final report must be submitted and approved before final payment is made by RTO8. I acknowledge that our organization name and project description may be used by the funders and RTO8. I understand providing false information may result in the reimbursement of full funds to RTO8 and preclude future participation with RTO8 programs. Authorized Signature (type name here to sign)* Position or Title of person signing application*
