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Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec
Support for major Quebec festivals and events
Last Update: June 7, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supported major Quebec festivals and events affected by COVID-19 to adapt and continue operations. It covered liquidity needs and improvements to products and experiences, with support generally non-repayable for non-profits and repayable for for-profit organizations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintaining continued operations of major festivals and events.
- Adapting festival or event activities to pandemic-related realities.
- Enhancing products and visitor experiences.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Major recurring festivals and events.
Who is not eligible
- One-time or new festivals and events.
- Business events such as conferences.
- Holiday-related celebrations.
Eligible expenses
- Liquidity needs to support continued operations.
- Costs to adapt activities to pandemic-related requirements.
- Improvements to products and visitor experience.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- One-time or new events and festivals.
- Business events such as conferences.
- Holiday-related celebrations such as Canada Day or New Year’s Day.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- The program has ended.
- The application period is closed.
- Applicants must comply with public health guidelines when operating.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec Program
What is the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec?
This program supported major Quebec festivals and events affected by COVID-19 to adapt and continue operations. It covered liquidity needs and improvements to products and experiences, with support generally non-repayable for non-profits and repayable for for-profit organizations.
Who is eligible for the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec program?
To be eligible for the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec program, you must:
Major recurring festival or event.
Annual revenues above $10 million.
Must follow public health guidelines.
What expenses are eligible under Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec?
Maintaining continued operations of major festivals and events.
Adapting festival or event activities to pandemic-related realities.
Enhancing products and visitor experiences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec available?
The Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec?
Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec is funded by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)