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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Support for tourism innovation and seasonal diversification
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2025
- Closing date : November 12, 2025
Location
Clermont, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding to support tourism-focused innovation in Charlevoix-Est. It supports seasonal diversification, sustainable development, off-season events, and technological innovation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : June 2, 2025
- Closing date : November 12, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Charlevoix-Est
- Clermont
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Seasonal diversification through hybrid use of spaces and winter or off-season tourism development
- Sustainable tourism and climate-adaptation initiatives
- Off-season festivals and events in Charlevoix-Est
- Tourism-sector innovation projects and technological solutions
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Business plan or project plan
- Financial package and forecasts
- Supporting studies, if applicable
- Board resolution authorizing the application and signatures
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal bodies and Indigenous communities
- Private businesses and social economy enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Education network organizations and legal entities starting a business
Who is not eligible
- Financial-sector private companies and cooperatives
- Organizations listed in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- Applicants in litigation with the Government of Quebec or in default with SCN or MAMH obligations
- Applicants who failed to respect previous MRC financial assistance obligations in the last two years
- Sexual, religious, political, and other controversial businesses
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies
- Pre-startup and startup costs
- Purchase of goods, equipment, and project-related assets
- Marketing, promotion, and advertising costs
- Facility improvements, renovation, expansion, construction, and land or non-residential building acquisition
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, debt repayment, and working capital replenishment
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Expenses for completed projects or costs incurred before submission
- Loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments
- Recurring expenses and recoverable tax portions
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC of Charlevoix-Est
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants must first meet with an economic development officer to confirm eligibility.
- The MRC reviews the file internally once all required documents are received.
- The steering committee evaluates the project and makes a recommendation to the mayors’ council.
- Approved projects are governed by a financial assistance agreement with payment conditions and reporting obligations.
Additional information
- Applicants must meet the MRC’s governance and financial reporting requirements.
- An initial meeting with an economic development officer is required to validate project eligibility.
- All approved projects are subject to a financial assistance agreement with the MRC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund Program
What is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund?
This program provides non-repayable funding to support tourism-focused innovation in Charlevoix-Est. It supports seasonal diversification, sustainable development, off-season events, and technological innovation projects.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 12, 2025.
Who is eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund program, you must:
Project in Charlevoix-Est
Fits Signature Innovation framework
Applicant in good standing
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund?
Seasonal diversification through hybrid use of spaces and winter or off-season tourism development
Sustainable tourism and climate-adaptation initiatives
Off-season festivals and events in Charlevoix-Est
Tourism-sector innovation projects and technological solutions
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC) by email at infofinancement@mrccharlevoixest.ca or by phone at 418 439-3947.
Where is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund available?
The MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.