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MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative four-season tourism projects
Last Update: April 9, 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 of up to $150,000 for projects in Charlevoix-Est. It supports four-season tourism, sustainable development, off-season events, and innovative tourism-related 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
- Develop a new program or service
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
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Four-season tourism diversification and hybrid use of spaces
- Sustainable mobility and environmental tourism initiatives
- Off-season festivals and events
- Tourism-related technological innovation and internal process automation
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Business plan or project plan
- Financial package and, for businesses, financial forecasts
- Supporting studies, if applicable
- Corporate resolution authorizing the application and signatory
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses
- Social economy enterprises
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipal bodies, Indigenous communities, education network organizations, and individuals starting a business
Who is not eligible
- Private financial-sector businesses and financial-sector cooperatives
- Entities listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- Applicants in dispute with the Government of Quebec or in default with SCN or MAMH obligations
- Applicants that defaulted on prior MRC financial assistance within the last two years
- Sexual, religious, political, or controversial businesses
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, consulting services, and studies
- Pre-startup and startup costs
- Purchase of goods, equipment, and assets related to the project
- Marketing, promotion, and advertising costs
- Leasehold improvements, renovation, expansion, construction, and land or non-residential building acquisition
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating deficits, loan repayment, or working capital replenishment
- Costs already paid by the Government of Quebec for the same project
- Costs not directly tied to the project or for projects already completed
- Recurring expenses
- Loans, loan guarantees, or equity investments
Eligible geographic areas
- Charlevoix-Est MRC
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants must first meet with a MRC economic development agent to validate eligibility
- The MRC may request additional information or documents
- The file is reviewed internally once all required documents are complete
- The director committee evaluates the project and makes a recommendation to the council of mayors
- Approved projects are covered by a financial assistance agreement and payments follow the agreement terms
Additional information
- A meeting with a MRC economic development agent is mandatory to confirm project eligibility.
- All approved projects require a financial assistance agreement with the MRC.
- The MRC may request additional information or supporting documents during review.
- Projects must be completed within the timeframe set in the agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $150,000 for projects in Charlevoix-Est. It supports four-season tourism, sustainable development, off-season events, and innovative tourism-related 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
Non-recurring, time-limited project
Applicant in good standing
What expenses are eligible under MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund?
Four-season tourism diversification and hybrid use of spaces
Sustainable mobility and environmental tourism initiatives
Off-season festivals and events
Tourism-related technological innovation and internal process automation
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund?
You can contact MRC Charlevoix-Est 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.