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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Support for tourism attractions and businesses
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Latest source updateLast Update: April 8, 2026Latest change: The grant page has expanded significantly with a new full French-language section covering the Prêt convertible – Développement touristique (PCDT) program, adding comprehensive eligibility criteria, exclusions, funding conditions, and application details previously available onlyView change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 8, 2026
Latest change: The grant page has expanded significantly with a new full French-language section covering the Prêt convertible – Développement touristique (PCDT) program, adding comprehensive eligibility criteria, exclusions, funding conditions, and application details previously available only
Convertible Loan – Tourism Development: Major bilingual expansion with new French program section
The Convertible Loan – Tourism Development grant page has undergone a major bilingual expansion. A comprehensive French-language section has been added as the primary content block, covering the full program details in French including admissibility criteria, general exclusions, non-eligible expenses, funding conditions, and application submission instructions. The existing English section remains largely unchanged. The funding terms continue to specify a loan range of $10,000 to $40,000 with project costs between $20,000 and $250,000, a 2% financing rate, 60-month amortization, 24-month capital moratorium, and a 5% early termination penalty. Contact remains unchanged with Angélique L'Écuyer reachable at alecuyer@developpementvs.com or 450 424-2262 ext. 3239, and applications submitted to ngagnon@developpementvs.com.
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Fonds de soutien aux attraits et entreprises touristiques (FSAET) supports tourism attractions and businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges through a 20% non-repayable contribution, a loan, or both. It aims to stimulate the development, renewal, structuring, enhancement, and innovation of tourism products and services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vaudreuil-Soulanges
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of tourism products and services
- Renewal of tourism products and services
- Structuring, enhancement, and innovation of tourism products and services
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial forecasts related to the project
- Project schedule
- Agreement between the parties, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses
- Existing companies in tourism
- Entrepreneurs developing a new tourism activity
- Tourism businesses working in partnership
Who is not eligible
- Real estate development projects without an active tourism link
- Religious, sexual, political, gambling, or drinking establishments
- Businesses whose activities could harm DEV
Eligible expenses
- Construction work, including new builds, expansions, restorations, and code compliance work
- Interior or exterior development work
- Professional fees for construction, layout, or design plans
- Specialized equipment and furniture for tourism experiences
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Working capital, debt service, operating losses, and capital buybacks
- Regular salaries, operating costs, and management expenses
- Marketing, communications, and social media promotion
- Business plan, financial forecast, and strategic planning fees
- Motor vehicles, refundable taxes, and donations in cash or kind
Eligible geographic areas
- Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Selection criteria
- The project must demonstrate to the Comité d’investissement commun (CIC) that the financial assistance is essential to the project.
- The project must demonstrate to the CIC that it is viable.
How to apply
- Send the application form and the required documentation by email to ngagnon@developpementvs.com.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received and analyzed by DEV.
- The tourism commissioner supports the review of files.
- Funding is awarded only while available funds remain.
- Approved projects must follow the program conditions and entente.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funds are exhausted.
- DEV handles project support and file analysis through the tourism development commissioner.
- For projects over $40,000, non-repayable assistance is conditional on a DEV loan.
- The program has two funding streams: tourism attractions development and new tourism experiences.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET Program
What is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET?
The Fonds de soutien aux attraits et entreprises touristiques (FSAET) supports tourism attractions and businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges through a 20% non-repayable contribution, a loan, or both. It aims to stimulate the development, renewal, structuring, enhancement, and innovation of tourism products and services.
How much funding can be received?
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET program?
To be eligible for the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET program, you must:
Tourism business in Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Project aligned with tourism plan
Minimum post-project equity ratio
What expenses are eligible under Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET?
Development of tourism products and services
Renewal of tourism products and services
Structuring, enhancement, and innovation of tourism products and services
Who can I contact for more information about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET?
You can contact Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) by email at ngagnon@developpementvs.com or by phone at 450-424-2262#3239.
Where is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET available?
The Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET is a Grant and Funding