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Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2
Support for tourism festivals and events in Quebec
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Location
```, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports tourism festivals and events across Quebec, with a focus on visibility, innovation, and regional economic impact. The maximum funding can reach $1.25M for Stream 1 and $2M for Stream 4.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
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- 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
- Rural or Northern Residents
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
- Tourism festivals and events produced and held in Quebec.
- Recurrent public events with themed programming.
- Major festivals and tourism events that attract visitors and animate destinations.
- Development and growth projects for supported events.
- One-time events with national or international visibility potential.
Documents Needed
- Detailed description of the project or event.
- Complete financial plan with projected expenses and revenues.
- Budget breakdown of government contributions.
- Supporting study documents, if applicable to the stream.
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 government agencies of Quebec or Canada.
- Companies listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Organizations that failed to meet obligations on a previous financial aid agreement within the last two years after formal notice.
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.
- Costs linked to sustainable development obligations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects and infrastructure costs.
- Working capital, debt service, and operating losses.
- Activities not directly related to the event.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry under established management rules.
- Eligibility does not guarantee funding approval.
- Approved aid is paid in cash, subject to available funds.
- Recipients may need to keep meeting program commitments during the agreement.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- For events supported under streams 1 and 2, financial assistance is granted for three years or until the program ends.
- The collective sum of government assistance includes all support from governmental departments and agencies in Canada and Quebec, as well as municipal bodies.
- Eligible costs include preparation and management costs of the event, but these are capped at different percentages depending on the stream.
- Organizations with accumulated surpluses of more than 20% of their annual eligible costs must submit a plan for utilizing these surpluses within Quebec.
- Organizations must demonstrate that the funded event is the sole beneficiary of any surpluses or external contributions.
- Funding is subject to available budgets and each promoter is required to provide equity in the event's realization.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2. 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 2?
This program supports tourism festivals and events across Quebec, with a focus on visibility, innovation, and regional economic impact. The maximum funding can reach $1.25M for Stream 1 and $2M for Stream 4.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 31, 2026.
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:
Legally constituted in Quebec or Canada
Must do business in Quebec
Tourism festival or event in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2?
Tourism festivals and events produced and held in Quebec.
Recurrent public events with themed programming.
Major festivals and tourism events that attract visitors and animate destinations.
Development and growth projects for supported events.
One-time events with national or international visibility potential.
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 ```, Quebec.