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Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 - Quebec - Canada
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Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2

Support for tourism festivals and events
Offered by
Government of Québec
Official source: quebec.ca
Funding available
$ 750,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit organizations.

See full eligibility

Overview

Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques is a Quebec program for for-profit and non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities or nations, and groups made up of these entities. It supports tourism festivals and events across Quebec to strengthen the destination, encourage sustainable development, and increase economic benefits for regions and communities.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • International Activities
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National
  • International

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Festivals and tourism events.
  • Major tourism festivals and events.
  • Development and growth initiatives.
  • One-time events.

Documents Needed

  • Detailed description of the project or one-time event.
  • Complete financial plan with projected expenses and revenues for the specific project.
  • Full breakdown of government contributions, including federal, provincial, and municipal support.
  • Complete financial statements of the applicant organization.

Official resources

Official page

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events - Stream 2

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit organizations.
  • Non-profit organizations.
  • Cooperatives.
  • Municipal entities.
  • Recognized Indigenous communities or nations.
  • Groups made up of these entities.

Who is not eligible

  • State-owned enterprises, ministries, and agencies of the Quebec or Canada governments.
  • Companies listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA).
  • Organizations that failed to meet obligations on a previous financial aid award during the two years before applying.
  • Organizations that do not meet the high public integrity standards expected of recipients of public funds.

Eligible expenses

  • Event preparation and management.
  • Programming, promotion, marketing, and communications.
  • Site and installation management.
  • Products intended for resale.
  • Salaries, benefits, and eligible in-kind sponsorships.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Current programming of a tourism attraction.
  • Trade shows, tourism exchanges, conferences, conventions, and shows.
  • Fairs and markets that do not focus on food tourism.
  • Exhibitions whose programming is limited to activities directly related to the exhibition.

Selection criteria

  • Tourism performance indicators, including visitor participation and out-of-Quebec participation.
  • Economic impact and visitor attraction potential.
  • Innovation and growth potential for development projects.
  • Visibility, revenue potential, and financial viability for one-time events.

How to apply

  • Access the Aide financière portal and accept the privacy policy and terms.
  • Enter your username and password, then complete two-factor authentication by email code.
  • Click Remplir une demande d’aide financière to open the application form.
  • If needed, click Demander un compte, enter your first name, last name, email address, and password, then follow the activation email.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are analyzed using tourism performance indicators to establish the aid rate.

Additional information

  • The program includes four streams: Volet 1 Festivals et événements touristiques majeurs, Volet 2 Festivals et événements d’envergure touristique, Volet 3 Développement et croissance, and Volet 4 Événements ponctuels.

Contacts

festivals@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 Program

What is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2?

Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques is a Quebec program for for-profit and non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities or nations, and groups made up of these entities. It supports tourism festivals and events across Quebec to strengthen the destination, encourage sustainable development, and increase economic benefits for regions and communities.

How much funding can be received?

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 program?

To be eligible for the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 program, you must: The applicant must be legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law and active in Quebec. The event must be public, thematic, and organized around an activity program. The event must generally have at least two consecutive editions in the same municipality and eligible costs of at least $90,000.

What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2?

Festivals and tourism events. Major tourism festivals and events. Development and growth initiatives. One-time events.

Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2?

You can contact Government of Québec by email at festivals@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca.

Where is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 available?

The Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding