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Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events - Quebec - Canada
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Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events

Funding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
Offered by
Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO)
Official source: quebec.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Latest change: The program page now reflects updated eligibility, scope, funding, and application guidance for tourism festivals and events.
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Updated tourism festival funding program
The program page now presents a more detailed framework for tourism festival and event support, including updated eligibility rules, eligible event types, and selection criteria. Funding conditions and scope were also revised, with changes affecting the maximum aid for certain streams, the minimum eligible cost for Stream 4, and the types of projects and audiences covered. The application portal and support instructions were also refreshed with updated access and contact information.
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Festivals

See full eligibility

Overview

Financial assistance covers up to 25% of eligible project expenses, to a maximum of $2 million. It supports one-time tourism events and festivals held in Quebec that attract visitors and enhance destination visibility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial
  • National
  • International

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects aimed at developing innovative ideas or promoting the event’s growth.
  • One-time, non-recurring events.
  • Events presenting a communication and visibility plan at the national and/or international level.

Documents Needed

  • Application form
  • Program guidelines

Official resources

Official page

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events - Stream 4

Program guide

Guide méthodologique pour la réalisation des études sur l’impact économique des grands festivals & événements

Instructions pour accéder au portail Aide financière du ministère du Tourisme

Supporting document

Guide de la charte budgétaire

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Festivals
  • Tourism events

Who is not eligible

  • Government agencies, ministries, and Crown corporations
  • Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
  • Organizations that failed to meet obligations under previous public financial assistance
  • Organizations that do not meet public integrity requirements

Eligible expenses

  • Event preparation and management costs.
  • Programming costs.
  • Promotion, marketing, and communication costs.
  • Costs of managing the site where the event takes place and the facilities.
  • Costs of products intended for resale, travel expenses, salaries and employee benefits for the promoter’s human resources related to the event, audited in-kind sponsorships, and costs related to sustainable and responsible development obligations.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital projects
  • Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses, and capital buyouts
  • Costs and activities unrelated to the event

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Component 1: number of participation days made by tourists, proportion of participation days made by tourists outside Quebec, attractiveness index of the festival or event, and economic benefits.
  • Component 2: proportion of participation days made by visitors, proportion of expenses allocated to the customer experience out of total expenses and, for eligible costs of 1 000 000 $ or more, total attendance.
  • Component 3: elements supporting the growth or development of the event, elements of innovation, and elements that promote an increase in revenue.
  • Component 4: opportunity to generate additional tourism revenue, potential to increase Quebec’s visibility and reach, complete financing package, and financial viability of the project.
  • Component 4: potential attractiveness to tourism clientele, origin of the tourism clientele, and potential visibility of the event on the national or international stage.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review the program information
    • Consult the program guidelines on the funder’s website.
  • Step 2: Access the online portal
    • Use the Ministry of Tourism’s financial assistance portal.
  • Step 3: Complete the form and upload documents
    • Fill out the web form and submit the required information through the portal.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Tourism under its management framework.
  • Volets 1 and 2 are assessed during the Ministry’s call for projects; volets 3 and 4 are received continuously.
  • Applicants must submit a complete file for review.
  • Funding is not guaranteed even if eligibility criteria are met.

Additional information

  • Program information, guidelines, and application forms are available in French only.
  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Availability timeline

2026
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Other components of this program

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events Program

What is the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events?

Financial assistance covers up to 25% of eligible project expenses, to a maximum of $2 million. It supports one-time tourism events and festivals held in Quebec that attract visitors and enhance destination visibility.

How much funding can be received?

Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events program?

To be eligible for the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events program, you must: Held in Quebec At least 3 days of programming One-time, non-recurring event

What expenses are eligible under Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events?

Projects aimed at developing innovative ideas or promoting the event’s growth. One-time, non-recurring events. Events presenting a communication and visibility plan at the national and/or international level.

Who can I contact for more information about the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events?

You can contact Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO).

Where is the Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events available?

The Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time Events program is available the province of Quebec.