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Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET
Support for tourism business development
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support for tourism businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges through a loan and/or non-repayable contribution. It supports tourism development, renewal, innovation, and the creation of new products, services, and experiences.
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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 : 15,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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 new tourism products or services
- Construction or improvement of tourism infrastructure
- Creation of new tourism experiences for visitors
- Development of events, festivals, routes, circuits, or packages
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Detailed project financial forecasts
- Project completion schedule
- Partnership agreement, 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
- Project viability and financial soundness
- Alignment with the tourism development plan
- Potential to strengthen the regional tourism offer
- Quality of the promoters and the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the program form for the selected funding stream.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
- Attach the required financial forecasts, schedule, and partnership agreement if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the complete file 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET Program
What is the Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET?
Financial support for tourism businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges through a loan and/or non-repayable contribution. It supports tourism development, renewal, innovation, and the creation of new products, services, and experiences.
How much funding can be received?
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FSAET Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 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 new tourism products or services
Construction or improvement of tourism infrastructure
Creation of new tourism experiences for visitors
Development of events, festivals, routes, circuits, or packages
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 poste 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