MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Event Fund
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QC, Canada
$3,000 non-refundable grant for Côte-de-Beaupré event development
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré
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The Fonds événement grant aims to support the launch or growth of events that enhance the tourism positioning of the Côte-de-Beaupré area, increase economic benefits, and improve cultural, tourism, or sports offerings by providing up to $3,000 in non-repayable financial assistance. Eligible events should target an out-of-region audience, create new experiences, and ideally facilitate networking.
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This grant provides financial support to help launch or consolidate an event in the Côte-de-Beaupré area with specific modalities that cater to enhancing regional engagement and cultural experiences. The funding aids event organizers with non-repayable financial assistance to stimulate economic benefits and quality improvements in local offerings.
- A maximum financial aid of $3,000 is available in the form of a non-repayable grant.
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The MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré Event Fund aims to support the inception or strengthening of events that boost tourism and economic growth within the region. Eligible projects are focused on enhancing cultural, tourism, and sports offers while fostering new experiences and networking opportunities.
- Initiating new cultural, tourism, or sports events that attract out-of-region visitors.
- Enhancing existing events to increase their economic impact and visitor attraction.
- Developing innovative event concepts that enhance the region's tourist appeal.
- Projects that create unique experiences contributing to the local economic and cultural fabric.
- Events designed to prioritize networking and collaborative opportunities among participants.
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$ 60,000
Develop a digital platform for cultural events in the region
$ 55,000
Launch a youth entrepreneur mentorship program in software engineering
$ 95,000
Modernize a family-run bakery to enhance production capabilities
$ 80,000
Launch a local organic farming cooperative focusing on sustainability
$ 70,000
Start a non-profit to support local artists with workshops
$ 50,000
Expand a small graphic design business to new markets
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Eligibility for this grant is determined based on the event's alignment with the grant's objectives and its impact on the Côte-de-Beaupré region.
- The event must target an extra-regional audience and contribute to the tourism positioning of the Côte-de-Beaupré destination.
- The event should contribute to economic impact growth in the region.
- The event must enhance the quality of cultural, tourist, or sports offerings.
- The event should offer new experiences to attendees.
- Events that encourage networking are prioritized during the evaluation process.
- The applicant can have their headquarters located on or off the Côte-de-Beaupré.
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Eligible applicants for the "Fonds événement" grant include those organizing events that contribute to the tourism positioning, economic benefits, and cultural, tourist, or sports offer improvement in the Côte-de-Beaupré area.
- Events targeting visitors from outside the region.
- Activities that enhance the region's tourism appeal.
- Initiatives that generate economic benefits for Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Programs that improve cultural, tourist, or sports quality offerings.
- Projects that deliver new experiential opportunities to participants.
- Events that promote networking opportunities (given priority in analysis).
- Applicants can have their headquarters either within or outside the Côte-de-Beaupré.
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The grant covers specific expenses associated with finance solutions and enterprise development as outlined by Développement Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Advisory services for enterprise development or consolidation.
- Assessment of eligibility for financing solutions.
- Salaries for consultants or advisors assisting in project development.
- Costs related to preparing and submitting financing applications.
- Procurement of resources needed to access available funding solutions.
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This grant focuses on supporting events that enhance the tourism profile of the Côte-de-Beaupré. The eligible geographic area encompasses entities that may or may not have their head office located in Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Entities within Côte-de-Beaupré region.
- Entities outside Côte-de-Beaupré region with qualifying events.
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- Step 1: Review Guidelines
- Obtain and thoroughly review the grant guidelines provided by Développement Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Ensure your event aligns with the grant’s objectives and eligibility criteria.
- Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal outlining the event’s goals, target audience, and expected economic impact.
- Gather necessary documentation including budget estimates, scheduling, and letters of support if applicable.
- Step 3: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the official application form provided by Développement Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Ensure all sections are completed accurately to reflect the details of the event.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the application by the specified deadline through the designated submission process, which may include online, mail, or in-person delivery.
- Step 5: Confirmation of Receipt
- Await confirmation of receipt from Développement Côte-de-Beaupré to ensure your application has been received and is under review.
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This grant offers financial support primarily to bolster tourism events on the Côte-de-Beaupré.
- The grant aims to enhance the tourism appeal and economic development of the Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Networking benefits of the event will be a prioritization factor during the evaluation process.
- Maximum grant funding available is CAD 3000 and is not subject to repayment.