MRC La Côte-de-Beaupré — Event Fund
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop a new product
- Marketing a product
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- La Côte-de-Beaupré
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- All structures
- Regional
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
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.
Who is eligible?
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.
Eligible expenses
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.
Eligible geographic areas
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.
How to apply
Examine the Guidelines
- Obtain and carefully review the grant guidelines provided by Développement Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Ensure that your event aligns with the objectives and eligibility criteria of the grant.
Prepare the Required Documents
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal outlining the event's objectives, target audience, and expected economic impact.
- Gather the necessary documentation, including budget estimates, a timeline, and letters of support if applicable.
Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the official application form provided by Développement Côte-de-Beaupré.
- Make sure that all sections are completed accurately to reflect the details of the event.
Submit the Application
Confirmation of Receipt
Additional information
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.
