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Support fund for the development of tourism offers
$5M fund supporting Quebec tourism development initiatives
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 60,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 25, 2024
- Closing date : May 11, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 25, 2024
- Closing date : May 11, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Eligibility
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.
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
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support fund for the development of tourism offers Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support fund for the development of tourism offers. 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 Support fund for the development of tourism offers?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Support fund for the development of tourism offers Funds up to $60,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 11, 2024.
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 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.
What expenses are eligible under Support fund for the development of tourism offers?
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.
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.