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Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec
Support for major Quebec festivals and events
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative - Quebec. 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 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)