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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program gives eligible Gaspésie accommodation businesses a marketing credit equal to 20% of amounts remitted to Revenu Québec. The credits can be used for tourism promotion, reimbursed expenses, or collective promotion projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Use of marketing credits for tourism promotion.
- Collective promotion projects for a city or region in Gaspésie.
- Transfer of credits to another business for a specific promotional activity.
Documents Needed
- Revenu Québec accommodation tax declaration form.
- Proof of payment for the tax remittance.
- Supporting documents for the reimbursement request.
- Completed collective project form, when applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourist accommodation establishments in Gaspésie.
- Hotels, inns, tourist residences, ready-to-camp sites, student residences, and outfitters.
- Tourisme Gaspésie member accommodation businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Campgrounds.
- Youth establishments.
- Businesses without a Tourisme Gaspésie accommodation membership.
Eligible expenses
- Tourism promotion expenses on TG platforms and outside TG platforms.
- Web advertising, SEO, digital strategy, TV ads, magazines, and content creation.
- Website development for promotion, brochures, trade show registration, and video or photo shoots.
- Annual membership fees for recognized provincial tourism organizations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Annual membership fees for Tourisme Gaspésie.
- Website hosting and upgrade fees.
- Road signage and advertising panels.
- Company vehicle wrapping.
- Employer branding and recruitment marketing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Gaspésie
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Tourisme Gaspésie.
- Requests are processed according to the program policy.
- Approval is required before credits can be used.
- If approved, credits are applied to the invoice or reimbursed by cheque.
Additional information
- Credits are kept for three fiscal years.
- Marketing credits can be transferred to another business.
- Collective promotion projects are possible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Marketing Credits Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Marketing Credits. 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 Marketing Credits?
This program gives eligible Gaspésie accommodation businesses a marketing credit equal to 20% of amounts remitted to Revenu Québec. The credits can be used for tourism promotion, reimbursed expenses, or collective promotion projects.
How much funding can be received?
Marketing Credits Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Marketing Credits program?
To be eligible for the Marketing Credits program, you must:
Tourist accommodation establishment
CITQ-registered business
Tourisme Gaspésie member
What expenses are eligible under Marketing Credits?
Use of marketing credits for tourism promotion.
Collective promotion projects for a city or region in Gaspésie.
Transfer of credits to another business for a specific promotional activity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Marketing Credits?
You can contact Gaspésie Tourism by email at cbelisle@tourisme-gaspesie.com or by phone at 418 775-2223.
Where is the Marketing Credits available?
The Marketing Credits program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Marketing Credits?
Marketing Credits is funded by Gaspésie Tourism