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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
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 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.