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MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund

Funding for tourism development projects
MRC de Matawinie
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program supports tourism innovation and development in Matawinie with funding of up to $25,000 or $5,000 depending on the stream. It helps tourism businesses and social economy organizations improve services, develop new tourist products, and create new activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Public administration
Location
  • Matawinie
  • Lanaudière
  • 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
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Other Recreation and Social Clubs
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Improving tourism services and visitor offerings.
  • Adding new tourist products, services, or attractions.
  • Developing experience-based accommodation or complementary services.
  • Structuring tourism offers such as themed products, circuits, packages, or collective programming.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Private companies.
  • Cooperatives.
  • Legally incorporated for-profit organizations.
  • Legally incorporated non-profit organizations.
  • Municipalities, the MRC of Matawinie, and Indigenous organizations.

Who is not eligible

  • Real estate development projects.
  • Businesses with religious, sexual, political, gambling, or bar activities.
  • Projects that could harm the MRC of Matawinie.

Eligible expenses

  • Construction, renovation, and accessibility work.
  • Interior or exterior development work.
  • Purchase and installation of specialized equipment and furniture.
  • Professional fees for plans, studies, coaching, and specialized consulting.
  • Travel, overhead, salaries, and benefits directly tied to the project, where allowed.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses, and capital buyouts.
  • Business plan writing, financial forecasts, and strategic planning fees.
  • Donations and in-kind or service contributions.
  • Vehicle purchases and motorized rolling stock.
  • Promotion, advertising, and marketing costs.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Main business location in Matawinie.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by the MRC based on project merit and viability.
  • Approved projects require a memorandum of understanding.
  • The agreement sets the payment terms and the parties’ obligations.

Additional information

  • The funding is subject to available annual amounts determined by the MRC.
  • Approved projects are covered by a memorandum of understanding with the MRC.
  • Businesses may reapply after a completed project and full compliance with the agreement terms.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund. 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 MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund?

This program supports tourism innovation and development in Matawinie with funding of up to $25,000 or $5,000 depending on the stream. It helps tourism businesses and social economy organizations improve services, develop new tourist products, and create new activities.

How much funding can be received?

MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund program?

To be eligible for the MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund program, you must: Project must be viable and tourism-related. Applicant must have relevant experience or training. Applicant must meet the program residency and age rules.

What expenses are eligible under MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund?

Improving tourism services and visitor offerings. Adding new tourist products, services, or attractions. Developing experience-based accommodation or complementary services. Structuring tourism offers such as themed products, circuits, packages, or collective programming.

Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund?

You can contact MRC de Matawinie by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund available?

The MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.

Is the MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC Matawinie — Tourism Innovation and Development Fund is a Grant and Funding

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