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Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2
Funding for international business tourism development
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Latest source updateLast Update: April 2, 2026Latest change: The program end date has been extended by two years, and specific application deadline dates have been replaced with a continuous submission model.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 2, 2026
Latest change: The program end date has been extended by two years, and specific application deadline dates have been replaced with a continuous submission model.
FSTAI Volet 2: Program Extended to 2028, Continuous Submission Model
The FSTAI Volet 2 program end date has been extended from March 31, 2026 to March 31, 2028, providing applicants with an additional two years to submit their projects. The application process has been simplified by removing the specific project call deadline dates (previously: May 2, July 4, September 5, November 7, 2025, and January 9, February 6, 2026). Applications may now be submitted continuously to Tourisme Laval. Additionally, the applicant guide PDF has been updated (Guide du demandeur, 408 Ko, new filename: GU_demande_FSTAI_2023-2028_MTO.pdf). Eligibility criteria, funding terms, and target audience remain unchanged.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
February 6, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Volet 2 of the Fonds pour stimuler le tourisme d’affaires international (FSTAI) supports eligible organizations in Quebec that are active in the events sector and legally constituted in Quebec. It helps finance prospecting and familiarization activities for international business events, including promotional outreach, inspection visits, and client meetings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
- International Activities
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promotional activities with clients
- Inspection visits
- Promotional meals with clients
- Trade shows and fairs
- Meetings with one or more clients
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form in original Excel format
- Deposited applications or confirmation of other government commitments
- Board resolution authorizing the signer
- Any other relevant documents supporting the request
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities, organizations, and nations
Who is not eligible
- Suppliers and event agencies
- Government departments and agencies
- Government-controlled or state-owned companies
- Businesses under insolvency or bankruptcy protection
- Companies listed in the RENA registry or with recent compliance defaults
- Political parties
Eligible expenses
- Travel costs, including transport, accommodation, meals, and incidental expenses
- Event registration fees
- Pre-approved external specialist fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Telephone solicitation
- Social media tactics and advertising campaigns
- Regular prescriber fees
- Gifts
- Purchases of client or company lists
Selection criteria
- Quality of the application and realistic budget
- Potential impacts, scale, and reach
- Potential for recurrence
- Fit with the destination's capacity to host the event
- Alignment with Quebec excellence sectors, innovation zones, industrial clusters, high-potential tourism sectors, and sustainable and responsible practices
How to apply
- Read the Guide du demandeur
- Prepare the application file with the completed and signed application form in the original Excel format and the requests or confirmations of commitments from other orders of government
- Email the application form to fstai@tourismelaval.com in the original Excel format
- Applications can be submitted continuously to Tourisme Laval within call periods ending on 2 May 2025, 4 July 2025, 5 September 2025, 7 November 2025, 9 January 2026, and 6 February 2026
- Applications may also be submitted between call periods if circumstances require it
Processing and Agreement
- Incomplete files at the start of the analysis period are not processed by the management committee and are deferred to the next period, if applicable
- After the call deadline, Tourisme Laval carries out a preanalysis and may ask questions if needed
- The steering committee assesses the eligibility, relevance, and financial aspects of the application and makes a decision
- A letter is sent to the applicant with either an acceptance and awarded amount or a refusal
- Approved projects require a financial assistance agreement between the beneficiary and Tourisme Laval
Additional information
- The program is administered by Tourisme Laval.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1Support for international business tourism in Quebec
- Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 3Support for international business events in Quebec
- International Business Tourism Stimulus Fund (FSTAI) — Stream 4 – Supporting Events Held or to Be Held in QuebecSupport for international business events in Quebec
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 Program
What is the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2?
Volet 2 of the Fonds pour stimuler le tourisme d’affaires international (FSTAI) supports eligible organizations in Quebec that are active in the events sector and legally constituted in Quebec. It helps finance prospecting and familiarization activities for international business events, including promotional outreach, inspection visits, and client meetings.
How much funding can be received?
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 program, you must:
Legally constituted in Quebec
Active in the events sector
Supports an international business event in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2?
Promotional activities with clients
Inspection visits
Promotional meals with clients
Trade shows and fairs
Meetings with one or more clients
Who can I contact for more information about the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at fstai@tourismelaval.com.
Where is the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 available?
The Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding