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Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth
Boosts innovative festival growth
Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
OBL, OBNL, cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities or nations, and any grouping of these entities.
See full eligibility
Overview
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques Stream 3 supports festivals and tourism events in Quebec that are already backed under Streams 1 or 2, with assistance up to 30% of eligible project expenses and a $300,000 cap. It helps projects develop innovative ideas or strengthen growth, attendance, tourist performance, or tourism revenue.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Develop innovative ideas for the event.
- Support the event’s growth.
- Increase tourist performance, attendance, or tourism revenue.
Documents Needed
- Complete report, including methodology, results and the questionnaire
- Calculation tables for the result indicators
- Study summary
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- OBL, OBNL, cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities or nations, and any grouping of these entities.
- Festivals and events already supported under Stream 1 or Stream 2.
Who is not eligible
- State-owned companies, ministries and organizations of the Government of Quebec or the Government of Canada.
- Companies listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
- Organizations that failed to meet their obligations when a previous financial assistance was granted during the two years before applying.
- Organizations that do not meet the public’s high expectations of integrity for a recipient of public funds.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Additional costs related to regular programming because of a renowned or international artist
- Event relocation
- Program renewal
- Event anniversaries
Selection criteria
- Elements that support the event’s growth or development
- Innovation elements
- Elements that help increase revenue
How to apply
- Access the Aide financière portal, read the privacy policy, and accept the terms.
- Sign in with your email address and password; two-factor authentication is mandatory.
- If you do not have an account, click Demander un compte, enter your first name, last name, email address and password, and follow the activation email.
- If your organization is not registered, complete the organization registration form and designate the people who will access and approve the file.
- Once in your account, click Remplir une demande d’aide financière; forms are available only during the program’s deposit period.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry of Tourism analyzes the projects according to an established framework and management rules.
- For Stream 3, applications are received continuously.
- Eligible projects under Stream 3 must take place between May 1, 2026 and March 31, 2029.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 1: Festivals and Major Tourist EventsFunding for major festivals and tourist events
- Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist ScopeFunding for tourist festivals and recurring events
- Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time EventsFunding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
- Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1Supports tourism festivals and events in Quebec
- Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2Support for tourism festivals and events
- Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3Supports tourism festivals and event growth
- Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4Support for Quebec tourism festivals and events
Frequently Asked Questions about the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth Program
What is the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth?
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques Stream 3 supports festivals and tourism events in Quebec that are already backed under Streams 1 or 2, with assistance up to 30% of eligible project expenses and a $300,000 cap. It helps projects develop innovative ideas or strengthen growth, attendance, tourist performance, or tourism revenue.
How much funding can be received?
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth program?
To be eligible for the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth program, you must:
The project must already be supported under Stream 1 or Stream 2.
The project must develop innovative ideas or support the event’s growth.
The project must show how it will improve tourist performance, attendance, or tourism revenue.
What expenses are eligible under Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth?
Develop innovative ideas for the event.
Support the event’s growth.
Increase tourist performance, attendance, or tourism revenue.
Who can I contact for more information about the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO) by email at festivals@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth available?
The Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growth is a Grant and Funding