Support fund for the development of tourism offers
QC, Canada
Strengthen Quebec's tourism sector by providing up to $60,000 for enhancing regional attractions and events
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- grant_single|openingDateMarch 25, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMay 11, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)
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The Support Fund for the Development of the Tourist Offer (FSDOT), managed by ÉAQ, aims to enhance the capacity of tourist attractions and small festivals across all regions of Quebec. The FSDOT financially supports projects that increase economic benefits, extend the tourist season, enrich active tourism experiences, and strengthen sustainable tourism offerings. Financial aid ranges from $25,000 to $60,000, with reimbursement rates varying from 50% to 90% depending on the status of the organization (for-profit or non-profit/municipal). Projects must include sufficient eligible expenses to reach the minimum threshold of $25,000.
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Projects eligible for this grant aim to increase regional economic benefits, extend the tourism season, enhance active tourism experiences and reinforce a sustainable tourism offering.
- Improvement of tourism infrastructure
- Development of local festivals and events
- Creation of new tourism experiences
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$31,500
Montreal
Establishment of a culinary tourism route to promote local cuisine
$26,100
Trois-Rivières
Creation of an artisan craft trail to enhance local tourism
$27,900
Sherbrooke
Launch of a winter tourism festival to extend the tourist season
$30,000
Montreal
Renovation of historical building for a cultural heritage center
$39,600
Quebec City
Development of an eco-friendly outdoor adventure park
$31,500
Gatineau
Upgrade of camping facilities to attract sustainable tourism
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Eligibility criteria for this grant are :
- Applicants must be businesses or organizations offering tourism activities in Quebec.
- Projects should request financial support in the $25,000 to $60,000 range.
- The projects should aim to enhance, diversify, and improve the tourism offer.
- The objective is to attract tourists from outside Quebec.
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Eligible types of companies for the Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers include:
- For-profit organizations (FPOs) such as corporations, partnerships, or other for-profit entities
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) and municipal organizations like cooperatives, municipalities, or social economy enterprises
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- Activities, tourist attractions, major festivals and events that already attract tourists from outside Quebec;
- Retail establishments;
- Accommodation facilities (hotels, camping, bed and breakfasts, inns, etc.);
- Dining establishments;
- Chartered or regular transport companies that do not offer tourism-related activities, such as tours, wildlife watching, etc.;
- Travel agencies;
- Sole proprietorship;
- Service businesses such as aggregators, resellers, promoters, or distributors;
- Businesses that do not hold the required operating license or mandatory accreditation in their sector;
- Applicants who, in the two years prior to the application for financial aid, have failed to meet their obligations after being duly notified to do so in the allocation of previous financial aid;
- Indigenous tourism establishments.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Fixed assets
- Equipment
- Rolling stock (exceptions apply)
- Building or leasehold improvements, etc.
- Professional fees
- Other realization costs
- Salaries and benefits
- Project management fee of 5% of eligible costs to a maximum of $3,330
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
Located outside the major tourist centers of the Montreal and Quebec City regions
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The criteria are as follows:
- Increasing economic spinoffs in the regions
- Extend the tourist season
- Enhance active tourism experiences
- Reinforce a sustainable tourism offer
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- Step 1: Prepare the following documents for project proposal submission :
- Project submission form
- Board resolution/owner's letter
- Most recent annual financial statements
- Project financial package (template provided with project application form)
- Other supporting documents
- Step 2: Ensure that eligible expenses are sufficient to meet the minimum financial assistance threshold of $25,000.
- Step 3: Submit the project proposal during the call for proposals period from March 25 to May 10, 2024, respecting the deadlines.
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fsdot@eaq.quebec
514 252-3037
Apply to this program
Grant Summary
The Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers aims to provide financial support ranging from $25,000 to $60,000 to businesses and organizations offering tourism activities in Quebec. The fund, managed by Événements Attractions Québec, seeks to enhance regional tourist attractions, festivals, and events to attract visitors from outside Quebec.
Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers in Quebec
The Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers in Quebec, administered by Événements Attractions Québec (EAQ) in partnership with Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), is a funding initiative aimed at boosting the capacity and appeal of tourism activities across various regions of Quebec. The fund, with a total investment of $5 million, offers financial support ranging from $25,000 to $60,000 to businesses and organizations looking to enhance their tourism offerings.
The primary objective of this grant is to increase economic benefits in outlying regions, extend the tourist season, improve active tourism experiences, and promote sustainable tourism offerings. Eligible applicants include businesses and organizations offering tourism activities, attractions, festivals, or events in Quebec, with a focus on enhancing and diversifying their tourism offers to cater to visitors from markets outside Quebec.
For-profit organizations are eligible for a maximum of $60,000 in non-repayable financial assistance, with a rate of assistance ranging from 50% to 75% for different types of eligible expenses. Non-profit and municipal organizations can receive up to 90% in financial assistance for all eligible costs, with stacking limits for government funding varying based on the organization type.
The fund requires a minimum threshold of $25,000 in financial assistance for project proposals, which should include a detailed application form, board resolution, financial statements, project financing package, and other supporting documents as outlined in the Applicant Handbook. Virtual information sessions are available in both English and French to provide guidance on the application process and fund requirements.
Overall, the Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers in Quebec aims to support businesses and organizations in enhancing their tourism offerings, driving economic growth, and increasing the competitiveness of the tourism sector in the region.
