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Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays
Financial support for tourism marketing projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Tourisme Gaspésie offers financial assistance for marketing and media-stay projects, with up to 30% reimbursement of pre-tax costs. The program supports website improvements, SEO/GEO, photos and videos, social media strategy, marketing and branding, as well as media-hosting 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
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation or major redesign of a website.
- SEO/GEO optimization and website performance improvements.
- Production of professional photos and videos.
- Social media strategy and presence planning.
- Marketing, communications, and branding strategy.
- Hosting media stays or press trips.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supplier quotes
- Supplier invoices
- Proof of payment
- Project result link and photo usage rights, when applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourisme Gaspésie member organizations
- Tourism businesses and organizations involved in marketing or media-stay projects
- Groups of member businesses organizing media stays
Who is not eligible
- Non-members of Tourisme Gaspésie
- Applicants seeking to combine this aid with Tourisme Gaspésie marketing credits
Eligible expenses
- Pre-tax project costs eligible for reimbursement up to 30%.
- Transport fees and speaker/content creator fees for media stays, when applicable.
- Professional production costs for photos and videos.
- Website and digital marketing service costs related to eligible projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual service contracts.
- Website hosting fees.
- Domain name fees.
- Recurring or annual usage fees.
- Monthly fees, production, publication, or operational management for social media projects.
- Logo updates, banners, signage, and pylon displays.
- Projects not submitted with supplier quotes when required.
Eligible geographic areas
- Gaspésie
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in order of receipt.
- The project is assessed against pre-established eligibility criteria.
- Applicants receive confirmation of eligibility and the approved amount.
- After completion, reimbursement is requested with invoices and proof of payment.
- Payment is made only after eligible supporting documents are provided.
Additional information
- Tourisme Gaspésie membership is required.
- Projects must include the visibility required by Tourisme Gaspésie.
- Some projects require a logo display or approved photo usage rights.
- Requests are processed according to available budget and order of receipt.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays. 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 Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays?
Tourisme Gaspésie offers financial assistance for marketing and media-stay projects, with up to 30% reimbursement of pre-tax costs. The program supports website improvements, SEO/GEO, photos and videos, social media strategy, marketing and branding, as well as media-hosting projects.
How much funding can be received?
Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays program?
To be eligible for the Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays program, you must:
Tourisme Gaspésie member
Project before start date
Required visibility included
What expenses are eligible under Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays?
Creation or major redesign of a website.
SEO/GEO optimization and website performance improvements.
Production of professional photos and videos.
Social media strategy and presence planning.
Marketing, communications, and branding strategy.
Hosting media stays or press trips.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays?
You can contact Gaspésie Tourism by email at ccote@tourisme-gaspesie.com.
Where is the Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays available?
The Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial Assistance – Marketing and Media Stays is a Partnering and Collaboration