How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 60000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Support fund for the development of tourism offers?

Support fund for the development of tourism offers is funded by Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)

What are Support fund for the development of tourism offers's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a for-profit organization or a non-profit organization or a municipal organization involved in tourism activities, attractions, or festivals and events in Quebec. The financial support requested must be between $25,000 and $60,000. The project should aim to enhance and diversify the tourism offer to appeal to tourists from markets outside Quebec.

Support fund for the development of tourism offers

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives

Support fund for the development of tourism offers at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $25,000 to $60,000

Timeline

Open Date : March 25, 2024
Closing date : May 11, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Grant Providers

Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Support fund for the development of tourism offers program

The Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers provides up to $60,000 in non-repayable financial assistance to enhance the capacity and appeal of tourist attractions, activities, festivals, and events throughout Quebec. Its purpose is to boost economic benefits, extend the tourist season, and improve sustainable and active tourism experiences, especially to attract visitors from outside Quebec.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides comprehensive financing modalities designed to support a wide range of tourism projects while maximizing funding efficiency. The modalities differ depending on the eligibility and type of organization.

Non-repayable financial assistance capped at $60,000.
For-profit organizations receive assistance rates of 50% for eligible capital expenditures and 75% for other eligible costs.
Non-profit and municipal organizations are eligible for a 90% assistance rate across all costs.
Government funding stacking limits are set at 50% for capital expenditures and 75% for other expenditures for for-profit organizations, and 100% for all costs for non-profit and municipal organizations.
Minimum assistance threshold set at $25,000.

Eligible projects & activities

Development and enhancement of tourism attractions.
Creation and expansion of festival offerings.
Implementation of cultural events aimed at attracting tourists.
Development of activities to increase regional tourism dispersion.
Projects promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Enhancement of active tourism experiences (e.g., outdoor activities like climbing, cycling, hiking).
Initiatives to extend the tourism season.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Renovation of historical building for a cultural heritage center

$ 27,900

Launch of a winter tourism festival to extend the tourist season

$ 31,500

Establishment of a culinary tourism route to promote local cuisine

$ 26,100

Creation of an artisan craft trail to enhance local tourism

$ 39,600

Development of an eco-friendly outdoor adventure park

$ 31,500

Upgrade of camping facilities to attract sustainable tourism

Eligibility criteria of the Support fund for the development of tourism offers program

Eligibility for this grant requires specific qualifications regarding the applicant's business activities and objectives.

The applicant must be a business or organization offering tourism activities, attractions, festivals, or events.
The applicant must be located in one of the various regions of Quebec.
The applicant must seek financial support in the range of $25,000 to $60,000.
The project must aim to consolidate, enhance, diversify, and deploy the tourism offer to propose a competitive experience.
For-profit organizations can receive a maximum of $60,000 in non-repayable financial assistance with specific assistance rates for eligible expenditures.
Non-profit and municipal organizations can also receive a maximum of $60,000 in non-repayable financial assistance with assistance rates up to 90% for all eligible costs.

Who is eligible?

Businesses and organizations offering tourism activities in various regions of Quebec that are looking to invest in the enhancement and diversification of their tourism offerings. Eligible entities include:- For-profit organizations such as corporations or partnerships.- Non-profit organizations or cooperatives.- Municipal entities such as regional county municipalities or other eligible municipal organizations.These organizations should seek financial support ranging from $25,000 to $60,000 and aim to increase their tourism capacity to attract visitors from markets outside Quebec. Their projects should focus on consolidation, enhancement, diversification, and deployment of tourism offers.

Who is not eligible

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.

Eligible expenses

Immobilization costs, including equipment and material rolling, and building or leasehold improvements.
Professional fees associated with the project.
Other project realization costs.
Salaries and social benefits, justified based on actual working hours dedicated to the project's realization, up to a maximum of 30 $/h.
Project management fees of 5% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $3,330.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies situated in regions throughout Quebec. The initiative focuses on enhancing tourism offerings across various locales within the province.

All regions of Quebec.

Eligibility criteria of the Support fund for the development of tourism offers program

The project's alignment with strategic goals and priorities of the grant, such as regional dispersion of tourists, sustainable tourism, active tourism, and prolonging the tourist season.
Viability of the project, including a complete and realistic financial plan.
Clear definition and timeline for implementation stages in compliance with program deadlines.
Realistic assessment of expected costs and operational revenues post-implementation.
Contribution to the region's attractiveness to external markets (e.g., improved accessibility, increased capacity, enhanced revenue opportunities).
Support from the community, demonstrated through backing letters or partnerships.
Financial capacity of the organization to complete the project, including secured financing.
Complementarity with local, regional, or provincial offerings and alignment with regional or sectoral communication strategies.
Project's market demand and supply potential, supported by market studies or potential commercial agreements.
Uniqueness or innovation of the offered product or service.
Adherence to principles of sustainable development, covering economic, social, or environmental aspects.

How to apply to the Support fund for the development of tourism offers program

Preparation of the project and necessary documents

Carefully read the Applicant's Guide to understand the criteria and conditions for funding.
Prepare the project submission form by including all required information.
Obtain a council resolution or a letter from the owner authorizing the project, depending on the type of organization.
Assemble the most recent annual financial statements of the organization.
Complete the financial setup of the project using the template provided with the submission form.
Prepare any additional supporting documents for the application.

Submission of the request

Submit the prepared documents via the submission form according to the instructions specified in the Applicant's Guide before the deadline of May 10, 2024.

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Access the replays of the virtual information sessions for additional details on submitting the application.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Virtual information sessions are provided to assist applicants, and registrations are required due to limited slots.
The funding aims to increase the competitiveness of Quebec's regional tourism offers.

Documents and links

Support fund for the development of tourism offers

Contact Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ)

fsdot@eaq.quebec

514 252-3037

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