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Contribution: Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

City Of Hamilton

$492,682.00

1001208

FY 2021-22 · 2021-12-01

Summary
To create a new mixed-use exhibit and programming space called “The Visitor Experience Centre”, offering a new attraction in the downtown core and entertainment district with programming opportunities for local creators and exhibit space for community groups; and provide a highly-accessible exhibition space while animating a major downtown streetscape.
Program
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Location
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Government
Business Number
889323218
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2023-12-31
Agreement Number
1001208
Agreement Start Date
2021-12-01
Agreement Title
1001208
Agreement Title (French)
1001208
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$492,682.00
Amendment Date
2023-02-24
Amendment Number
2
Coverage
To support tourism dependent areas in mitigating the economic impact of COVID-19 and prepare for a successful recovery. | Appuyer les zones qui dépendent du tourisme dans un effort pour atténuer l'impact économique de la COVID-19, et les aider à se préparer à une relance réussie.
Description
To create a new mixed-use exhibit and programming space called “The Visitor Experience Centre”, offering a new attraction in the downtown core and entertainment district with programming opportunities for local creators and exhibit space for community groups; and provide a highly-accessible exhibition space while animating a major downtown streetscape.
Description (French)
Aménager un nouvel espace d’exposition et de programmation à usage mixte appelé « The Visitor Experience Centre » qui proposera une nouvelle attraction au cœur du centre-ville et dans le quartier des spectacles, tout en offrant des possibilités de programmation pour les créateurs locaux ainsi qu’un espace d’exposition pour les groupes communautaires. Il s’agira également d’un espace d’exposition très accessible qui animera un paysage de rue important du centre-ville.
Expected Results
To support tourism dependent areas in mitigating the economic impact of COVID-19 and prepare for a successful recovery.
Expected Results (French)
Appuyer les zones qui dépendent du tourisme dans un effort pour atténuer l'impact économique de la COVID-19, et les aider à se préparer à une relance réussie.
Federal Riding
Hamilton Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Hamilton-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35035
NAICS Code
913910
Organization Code
feddevontario
Organization
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Sud de l'Ontario
Program Name
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)
Program Name (French)
Fonds d’aide au tourisme (FAT)
Program Purpose
To support tourism entities in improving their offerings and adapting to public health measures due to the impact of COVID-19.
Program Purpose (French)
Soutenir les entités touristiques dans l’amélioration de leurs offres, et s'adapter aux mesures de santé publique en raison de l'impact de la COVID-19.
Recipient Business Number
889323218
Recipient City
HAMILTON
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
City Of Hamilton
Recipient Operating Name
City Of Hamilton
Recipient Postal Code
L8R 2K1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
062-2022-2023-Q4-00219