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Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3
Supports tourism festivals and event growth
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Funding available
$ 300,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Support for tourism festivals and events in Quebec, with up to $300,000 for development and growth projects under Stream 3. It supports innovative initiatives that improve tourist performance, attendance, or tourism revenues.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Up to 30% 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
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Tourist festivals and events produced and held in Quebec.
- Projects aimed at developing innovative initiatives or enabling the event's growth.
- One-time, non-recurring events demonstrating the potential to attract tourist clientele.
Documents Needed
- Detailed project description
- Complete financial plan for the project
- Full breakdown of government contributions
- Applicant’s complete financial statements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities or nations
- Groups made up of the above applicants
Who is not eligible
- State-owned companies
- Provincial or federal ministries and government agencies
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA)
- Applicants that failed to meet obligations after a previous financial aid notice
Eligible expenses
- Event preparation and management costs.
- Programming, promotion, marketing, and communications costs.
- Site and facility management costs.
- Costs of products intended for resale, salaries and employee benefits for the promoter's human resources related to the event, travel expenses according to the Quebec public service scales, and eligible in-kind sponsorships of goods and services when audited.
- Costs related to sustainable and responsible development obligations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital projects.
- Costs related to working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses, and capital buyouts.
- Costs and activities that do not relate to carrying out the event.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- The number of participation days completed by tourists, the proportion of participation days completed by tourists outside Quebec, the attractiveness index, and economic benefits.
- For component 2, the proportion of participation days completed by visitors and the proportion of spending allocated to the customer experience; for projects of 1 M$ or more, total attendance is also taken into account.
- For component 3, the elements supporting the event's growth or development, the innovation elements, and those fostering an increase in revenues.
- For component 4, the potential to attract tourist clientele, the origin of the clientele, the potential for national or international visibility, the presentation of a complete financial package, and the project's financial viability.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the project file
- Describe the project in detail.
- Prepare a complete financial plan.
- Include a full breakdown of government contributions.
- Attach the applicant’s complete financial statements.
- Step 2: Submit the request
- Submit the application through the Ministry’s financial assistance process.
- Applications for Streams 3 and 4 are received continuously when open.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry under its management framework and rules.
- For Streams 3 and 4, applications are received continuously.
- Approved assistance is paid in cash, subject to available funds.
- Eligibility does not guarantee funding approval.
Additional information
- Stream 3 is currently suspended and is not accepting new applications.
- Existing beneficiaries do not need to submit a new application for an ongoing agreement.
- Applications for Streams 3 and 4 are received continuously, when open.
Contacts
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- Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 1: Festivals and Major Tourist EventsFunding for major festivals and tourist events
- Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 2: Festivals and Events of Tourist ScopeFunding for tourist festivals and recurring events
- Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 3: Development and growthBoosts innovative festival growth
- Aide financière aux festivals et aux événements touristiques - Stream 4: One-time EventsFunding for one-time tourism events in Quebec
- Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 1Supports tourism festivals and events in Quebec
- Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 2Support for tourism festivals and events
- Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 4Support for Quebec tourism festivals and events
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 Program
What is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3?
Support for tourism festivals and events in Quebec, with up to $300,000 for development and growth projects under Stream 3. It supports innovative initiatives that improve tourist performance, attendance, or tourism revenues.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 program, you must:
Already supported under Stream 1 or 2
Project must be innovative or growth-oriented
Operates legally in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3?
Tourist festivals and events produced and held in Quebec.
Projects aimed at developing innovative initiatives or enabling the event's growth.
One-time, non-recurring events demonstrating the potential to attract tourist clientele.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Tourism (MTO) by email at festivals@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 643-5959, poste 73222.
Where is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 available?
The Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for tourism festivals and events — Stream 3 is a Grant and Funding