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Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Supports major tourism festivals in Quebec
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,250,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This stream supports major tourism festivals and events in Quebec with up to $1.25 million per year. It funds large recurring public events with themed programming that attract tourists and generate economic benefits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production and delivery of major public tourism festivals and events
- Themed festival or event programming presented in Quebec
- Recurring event programming designed to attract significant tourist attendance and animate the destination
Documents Needed
- An independent provenance and attendance study report
- A completed summary of the provenance and attendance study
- Completed indicator calculation tables for the study
- An independent economic impact study report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities or nations, and groupings of eligible entities
Who is not eligible
- State-owned corporations
- Quebec or Canadian government ministries and agencies
- Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Organizations that failed to meet obligations under previous financial assistance within the last two years
- Organizations that do not meet public integrity expectations for recipients of public funds
Eligible expenses
- Event preparation and management costs
- Programming, promotion, marketing and communication costs
- Site and installation management costs, including eligible travel costs
- Salaries and benefits tied to the event, audited in-kind sponsorships, and costs related to sustainable development obligations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects and infrastructure costs
- Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses and capital buybacks
- Costs or activities not related to delivering the event
- Regular programming of a tourist attraction
- Trade shows, tourism marketplaces, conferences, conventions, shows, non-gourmet fairs or markets, and exhibitions limited to exhibition-only activities
Eligible geographic areas
- All administrative regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Tourism under its management framework and program rules.
- Only complete files submitted during the official intake period are studied.
- Projects are assessed against the stream objectives and performance criteria, and eligibility does not guarantee funding.
- If approved, support is granted through a funding agreement for up to three years or until the program end date.
- Financial assistance is paid in a lump sum, subject to budget availability.
Additional information
- A maximum of 40 calendar days is considered for the event as a whole during assessment.
- Applications must include sustainable development indicators identified by the CQEER.
- Studies completed before 2025 are accepted at program start, but new studies must be filed before the end of the funding agreement.
- The program is scheduled to end on March 31, 2029.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1. 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 for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1?
This stream supports major tourism festivals and events in Quebec with up to $1.25 million per year. It funds large recurring public events with themed programming that attract tourists and generate economic benefits.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 Funds up to $1,250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 program, you must:
Legally incorporated and operating in Quebec
Major public tourism event in Quebec
Independent studies proving tourist attendance and economic impact
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1?
Production and delivery of major public tourism festivals and events
Themed festival or event programming presented in Quebec
Recurring event programming designed to attract significant tourist attendance and animate the destination
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at festivals@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4186435959.
Where is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 available?
The Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 is a Grant and Funding
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