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Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1
Supports tourism festivals and events in Quebec
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports tourism festivals and events in Quebec, with funding of up to $1.25 million per year for eligible streams. It helps finance recurring public events with themed programming, tourist appeal, and economic impact, as well as selected development projects and one-time events.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
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
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production and delivery of tourism festivals and events in Quebec
- Recurring public events with themed programming and tourist appeal
- Innovation and growth projects for supported events
- One-time events with international or national visibility potential
Documents Needed
- A detailed description of the project or one-time event.
- A complete financial plan showing projected expenses and revenues.
- A full breakdown of government contributions, including federal, provincial and municipal support.
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
- Salaries and benefits tied to the event
- Audited in-kind sponsorships and sustainability-related costs
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
- Existing beneficiaries do not need to submit a new application.
- Volet 3 is suspended due to current budget availability.
- Official intake dates are set by the Ministry for the active streams.
- Applicants can subscribe to the Tourisme Québec newsletter for intake updates.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1 Program
What is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1?
This program supports tourism festivals and events in Quebec, with funding of up to $1.25 million per year for eligible streams. It helps finance recurring public events with themed programming, tourist appeal, and economic impact, as well as selected development projects and one-time events.
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
Public tourism event in Quebec
Independent studies required
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1?
Production and delivery of tourism festivals and events in Quebec
Recurring public events with themed programming and tourist appeal
Innovation and growth projects for supported events
One-time events with international or national visibility potential
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1?
You can contact Government 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