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Support fund for the development of tourism offers
Supports tourism offer development in Quebec
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Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 60,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses and organizations offering tourism activities, attractions, or festivals and events
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Overview
The Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers offers non-repayable assistance from $25,000 to $60,000 for eligible tourism businesses and organizations in Quebec to strengthen local attractions, festivals, and events. Supported projects can cover capital expenditures, professional fees, and payroll costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Investment projects that increase the capacity and attraction potential for visitors from outside Quebec
- Projects that increase tourism benefits in regional communities through regional dispersion
- Projects that develop or strengthen sustainable tourism offerings
- Projects that develop or enhance active tourism experiences
- Projects that extend the tourist season through products, services, or experiences outside the traditional high season or across the full year
Documents Needed
- Project application form
- Board resolution or letter from the owner
- Most recent annual financial statements
- Project financing package using the provided template
- Other complementary supporting documents, if needed
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and organizations offering tourism activities, attractions, or festivals and events
- Tourism organizations at the local or regional level in Quebec that are little or not frequented by visitors from outside Quebec
- Eligible legal forms include corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, social economy enterprises, non-profit organizations, municipalities, regional county municipalities, and other municipal organizations
- Organizations whose targeted tourist site is located outside major tourist centres
Who is not eligible
- Major tourist activities, attractions, festivals, and events that already attract tourists from outside Quebec
- Retail, accommodation, food service, travel agency, and non-touristic charter or regular transportation businesses
- Sole proprietorships and service companies such as aggregators, resellers, promoters, and distributors
- Companies without the required operating permit or compulsory sector accreditation, and applicants that failed to meet obligations tied to previous financial assistance during the two preceding years
- Indigenous tourism businesses
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures, including equipment, material on wheels where exceptions apply, and buildings or leasehold improvements
- Professional fees
- Other implementation costs
- Payroll expenditures and associated benefits for project work, up to a maximum of $30 per hour
- Project management costs up to 5% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $3,330
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Marketing costs
- Trail maintenance equipment and motor vehicles that may be registered for off-site use
- Compensation for loss of income, capital repayment, and refinancing existing debt
- Land acquisition, depreciation and goodwill, and the purchase of property above fair market value
- Regular operating costs, salaries and benefits tied to regular operations, cost overruns, refundable taxes, and expenses not directly related to the project
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Outside the major tourist centres of the Montréal and Québec regions
Selection criteria
- Project viability is evaluated based on alignment with the applicant’s strategic directions, a complete and realistic financing plan, clear implementation stages within program timelines, and realistic post-project operating costs and revenues.
- Project relevance is evaluated based on its contribution to attraction capacity for visitors from outside Quebec, community support, the organization’s financial capacity, complementarity with local, regional, or provincial offerings, market demand, and the product’s uniqueness or innovation.
- Particular attention is given to adherence to sustainable development principles.
- A minimum overall score of 50% is required, or the project is automatically rejected.
- For projects of comparable quality, geographic or sectoral dispersion, sustainable development practices, access to other funding sources, and anticipated impacts may guide final selection.
How to apply
- Complete the project submission form provided by ÉAQ.
- Submit your project proposal through the form no later than May 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.; only one application may be submitted per organization per call period.
- After submitting the form, keep the automatic email confirming the date and time of successful transmission.
- Send your supporting documents after the electronic submission is completed successfully, by email or WeTransfer to fsdot@eaq.quebec, as soon as possible.
- Clearly indicate your company name on each document and in the subject line of your emails.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first checked for compliance with organization and project eligibility criteria and supporting documents.
- Once compliance is established, an advisory committee analyzes the files using a weighted evaluation grid, and the most promising projects are sent to the management committee for final approval.
- Both selected and non-selected applicants are informed of their status by letter sent to the email address listed in the application form.
- Selected organizations receive a financial assistance agreement and are deemed to have withdrawn if they do not return a signed copy within 90 days of receipt, unless ÉAQ grants a written extension.
- Payments are made in three instalments: 25% after signing, 50% after verification of the mid-stage report, and 25% after review of the final report.
Additional information
- The fund is an initiative of Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec and is powered by Événements Attractions Québec.
- It is delivered as part of the Tourism Growth Program with support from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support fund for the development of tourism offers Program
What is the Support fund for the development of tourism offers?
The Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers offers non-repayable assistance from $25,000 to $60,000 for eligible tourism businesses and organizations in Quebec to strengthen local attractions, festivals, and events. Supported projects can cover capital expenditures, professional fees, and payroll costs.
How much funding can be received?
Support fund for the development of tourism offers Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support fund for the development of tourism offers program?
To be eligible for the Support fund for the development of tourism offers program, you must:
The applicant must be a tourism activity with an eligible legal structure.
The applicant must be located in Quebec, and the targeted tourist site must be outside the major tourist centres of the Montréal and Québec regions.
The project must support the program’s main objective and at least one stated priority.
What expenses are eligible under Support fund for the development of tourism offers?
Investment projects that increase the capacity and attraction potential for visitors from outside Quebec
Projects that increase tourism benefits in regional communities through regional dispersion
Projects that develop or strengthen sustainable tourism offerings
Projects that develop or enhance active tourism experiences
Projects that extend the tourist season through products, services, or experiences outside the traditional high season or across the full year
Who can I contact for more information about the Support fund for the development of tourism offers?
You can contact Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ) by email at fsdot@eaq.quebec or by phone at 514 252-3037.
Where is the Support fund for the development of tourism offers available?
The Support fund for the development of tourism offers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support fund for the development of tourism offers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support fund for the development of tourism offers is a Grant and Funding