Township of Centre Wellington Resources
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Live and Work in Centre Wellington
Your new home, career and life are waiting for you in Centre Wellington. Live and Work Centre Wellington connects job & home seekers with opportunities and properties in the communities of Elora and Fergus.
Our interactive map and listings is a one-stop location for the region’s employment and property listings, connecting you with the job you need and accommodations for sale or rent nearby.
Tourism Business Resources
Elora & Fergus Tourism aims at playing an active role in supporting the local economy and contributing to making Centre Wellington a welcoming and lively place to live and visit.
Festivals and Events are responsible for attracting thousands of visitors a year to Centre Wellington, generating positive impacts on the local economy as well as contributing to building close-knit and animated communities.
The Tourism Marketing Fund aims to support Centre Wellington’s Festivals and Events implementing marketing and promotion initiatives that can attract visitors from 40 km+.
Applicants must be visitor-friendly organizations, located in Centre Wellington.
Eligible organizations include:
Eligible projects can request funding to a maximum of $500 to help support their event marketing initiatives.
Expenses are to be incurred between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Applicants must show proof of expenses incurred (qualified third-party invoices) and these should be documented in the Tourism Marketing Fund - Final Report.
Examples of eligible projects include:
Ineligible requests include:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their initiative, questions, and eligibility before applying, using the contact information provided.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Applicants must keep in mind that failure to provide any requested information could affect the Selection Committee's final decision regarding the project.
Applications must be submitted online, no later than April 15, 2024, by clicking the application form link.
All applicants will go through a process of screening and assessment against the eligibility criteria. The Selection Committee will assess applications and agree upon a final shortlist for approval. Organizations are welcome to submit more than one application. Applicants can be notified to revise or clarify elements of their application to the Selection Committee, which will then re-assess the application.
Successful applicants will be notified no later than April 22, 2024.
Before proceeding to funding, Elora & Fergus Tourism will undertake due diligence on the lead organizations. The due diligence assesses if potential applicants meet minimum criteria for:
The funding agreement will be signed by the applicant organization and Elora & Fergus Tourism.
Successful applications’ funding will be issued after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Elora & Fergus Tourism and the successful applicant.
In case the organization fails to deliver any of the items stipulated in the MOU or fails to provide proof of incurred expenses, Elora & Fergus Tourism reserves the right to request the return of the funding amount in its entirety.
Organizations that receive funding are required to provide the Tourism Marketing Fund - Final Report to Elora & Fergus Tourism no later than 60 days from the completion of the project.
The Final Report form will be provided to successful applicants upon signature of the MOU.
Feel free to email or call if you require any clarification.
Joao Carrolo
Elora & Fergus Tourism and Destination Development Coordinator
email
519-846-9691 x380
Elora & Fergus Tourism strives to promote the sustainable growth of Centre Wellington as a tourism destination, following international best practises to generate positive impacts on the community and the local economy.
As part of their commitment to sustainability, Elora & Fergus Tourism became one of the first Canadian destinations to join the Global Destinations Sustainability Movement, an international group of organizations designing innovative strategies that look at Tourism as a driver for change and an enabler of thriving communities.
The Tourism Sustainability Fund aims to support Centre Wellington's tourism operators in implementing and promoting sustainability strategies in their programs and events.
Applicants must be visitor-friendly organizations, located in Centre Wellington.
Eligible organizations include:
Eligible projects can request funding to a maximum of $1,500 and need to clearly demonstrate how their implementation will support sustainable tourism and contribute to the social, cultural, economic, and/or environmental sustainability of Centre Wellington as a thriving tourism destination.
Expenses are to be incurred between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Applicants must show proof of expenses incurred (qualified third-party invoices) and these should be documented in the Tourism Sustainability Fund - Final Project Report.
Examples of eligible projects include:
Ineligible requests include:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their initiative, questions, and eligibility before applying, using the contact information provided.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Applicants must keep in mind that failure to provide any requested information could affect the Selection Committee's final decision regarding the project.
Applications must be submitted online, no later than April 15, 2024, by clicking the application form link.
All applicants will go through a process of screening and assessment against the eligibility criteria. The Selection Committee will assess applications and agree upon a final shortlist for approval. Organizations are welcome to submit more than one application. Applicants can be notified to revise or clarify elements of their application to the Selection Committee, which will then re-assess the application.
Successful applicants will be notified no later than April 22, 2024.
Before proceeding to funding, Elora & Fergus Tourism will undertake due diligence on the applicant organization. The due diligence assesses if potential applicants meet minimum criteria for:
The funding agreement will be signed by the applicant organization and Elora & Fergus Tourism.
Successful applications’ funding will be issued after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Elora & Fergus Tourism and the successful applicant.
In case the organization fails to deliver any of the items stipulated in the MOU or fails to provide proof of incurred expenses, Elora & Fergus Tourism reserves the right to request the return of the funding amount in its entirety.
Organizations that receive funding are required to provide the Tourism Sustainability Fund - Final Project Report to Elora & Fergus Tourism no later than 60 days from the completion of the project.
The Final Project Report form will be provided to successful applicants upon signature of the MOU.
Feel free to email or call if you require any clarification.
Joao Carrolo
Elora & Fergus Tourism and Destination Development Coordinator
email
519-846-9691 x380
he Digital Excellence Centre has been providing no cost digital support to Elora Fergus businesses and operators to improve their digital presence. The Digital Excellence Centre aims to support you in your digital improvements, knowledge and ideas. Join now to learn about the benefits available – including grant funding to participants!
Contact Charlotte@RTO4.ca for more information and further assistance.
As part of the RTO4 Digital Excellence Program the following Digital Excellence one pagers were created to show operators where visitors access their information. Leveraging Digital Excellence has never been more important, and it all begins with digital hygiene. Digital Hygiene refers to the foundation of a digital presence – the basic building blocks of creating the most impact with your digital assets. Thus, RTO4 built these one-pagers around three main building blocks:
Winter Experience Development Program
Background
The Destination Animation Strategic Co-Investment Project was first launched by The Township of Centre Wellington, Elora & Fergus Tourism, and Regional Tourism Organization Four (RTO4) in 2017. It has supported the launch of highly successful projects, creating unique experiences and elevating Elora & Fergus as a singular, lively destination.
After successfully running for 6 years, the project is adapting to the ever-evolving needs of the Tourism sector and the growth the destination has experienced in recent years. Elora & Fergus Tourism and RTO4 worked on a revised version of this project but the goals remain the same: to showcase the DNA of the region, creating unique experiences for residents and visitors alike.
The Winter Experience Development Program strives to amplify tourism opportunities beyond peak season, in line with the goal of creating an "Always ON", thriving destination.
Eligibility
Applicants must be visitor-friendly organizations, located in Centre Wellington. Eligible organizations include:
Eligible projects may be brand new or an enhancement and can be small or large in scale. Eligible projects can request funding to a maximum of $3,000. Projects need to be presented within Centre Wellington's municipal boundaries (*) (**) and take place any time between November 1 and March 30 of the following year.
(*) Projects may include pieces that extend beyond municipal boundaries, however, the focus of the project must remain in Centre Wellington.
(**) Projects can be designed for virtual space presentation. They must, however, still have a clear connection to Centre Wellington.
Ineligible Requests Include:
Application Process and Deadlines
Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project, questions, and eligibility before applying, using the contact information provided.
The application must be completed in its entirety. Applicants must keep in mind that failure to provide any requested information could affect the Selection Committee's final decision regarding the project.
Applications must be submitted online, no later than October 20, 2024, by clicking the application form link.
All applicants will go through a process of screening against the eligibility criteria. The Selection Committee will assess applications and agree upon a final shortlist for approval. Organizations are welcome to submit more than one application. Applicants can be notified to revise or clarify elements of their application to the Selection Committee, which will then re-assess the application.
Evaluation Criteria
Due Diligence
Before proceeding to funding, Elora & Fergus Tourism and RTO4 will undertake due diligence on the lead organizations. The due diligence assesses if potential applicants meet minimum criteria for:
Funding
The partnership funding agreement will be firmed by the applicant organization and the funders. Once the project proposal has been approved, the lead organization will be provided with the funding template containing the standard terms and conditions. The agreement will also include the final agreed project proposal and budget and will specify the requirements for obtaining disbursements and progress reporting.
Successful applications' funding will be issued in two installments:
In case the organization fails to deliver any of the items stipulated in the MOU or fails to provide proof of incurred expenses, Elora & Fergus Tourism and RTO4 reserve the right to request the return of the funding amount in its entirety.
Evaluation Reporting
Organizations that receive funding are required to provide a Final Project Evaluation to Elora & Fergus Tourism and RTO4 no later than 60 days from the completion of the project.
The Final Project Report form will be provided to successful applicants upon signature of the MOU.
The Winter Experience Development Program at a glance:
Questions?
Feel free to email or call if you require any clarification:
Joao Carrolo - Elora & Fergus Tourism | Destination Development Coordinator
Email | 519.846.9691 x380
Karen Mitchell - RTO4 | Senior Destination Project Manager
karen@rto4.ca | 519.271.7000 x102
Economic Development - General Inquiry
1 MacDonald Square, Elora,
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Phone: 519.846.9691 x304
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