Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1

• Refundable contribution available as a loan or loan guarantee.
• Minimum financial assistance: $150,000; maximum: $5,000,000 per project.
• Loan guarantee can cover up to 70% of the net loss.
• Private funding required: at least 20% of eligible expenses (10% for Indigenous or Îles-de-la-Madeleine projects).
• Government assistance limit: up to 50% of total eligible costs for for-profit companies, 80% for non-profits and cooperatives, and 90% for Indigenous, Indigenous community groups, or projects on Îles-de-la-Madeleine.

• The applicant must be a legally constituted for-profit business, non-profit organization (NPO), cooperative, or an Indigenous community or nation recognized by the National Assembly of Quebec, or a grouping of these clienteles.
• The business must operate in Quebec and must present a tourism-related attraction.
• The business must be listed on BonjourQuébec.com, if applicable (except for start-up projects).
• If required, the business must hold or be in the process of obtaining the "Accrédité Qualité-Sécurité" seal from Aventure Écotourisme Québec, or commit to obtaining it.
• The applicant must demonstrate prospects for profitability.

Who is eligible?

• For-profit companies legally established in Quebec
• Non-profit organizations (NPOs) established in Quebec
• Cooperatives legally constituted in Quebec
• Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly of Quebec
• Groups or associations of the above eligible clienteles

Who is not eligible

• Tourist bed and breakfasts (gîtes touristiques).
• Condo hotels (hotel condominiums).
• Businesses operating fewer than four tourist residences, or projects with fewer than four tourist residences.
• Projects focused on tourist residences located on the territory of the Island of Montreal and the City of Québec.
• Businesses or projects primarily related to cycle paths, snowmobile trails, golf courses, marina rehabilitation, tourist information offices, retail, or restaurants.
• Businesses in the gambling sector.
• Projects related to the sale and consumption of alcohol or cannabis.
• Projects that are already completed or underway before submitting the financial aid application.

Eligible expenses

• Working capital related to the project
• Purchase of equipment
• Capital investments

Eligible geographic areas

• Businesses operating in Quebec
• Projects carried out in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant that help determine the eligibility and suitability of projects for funding. These criteria ensure projects align with the program’s objectives and demonstrate potential for positive impact on the tourism sector.

• Project alignment with the program’s objectives
• Potential to stimulate private investments
• Support for tourism business succession
• Potential for growth, development, and sustainability of the business
• Impact on regional economy through increased visitors and revenue
• Contribution to economic and social vitality of communities and regions
• Development of a sustainable, original, and diversified tourism offering
• Demonstration of profitability prospects
• Obtaining or pursuing the Adventure Écotourisme Québec “Accrédité Qualité-Sécurité” seal when required

• Certain requirements, such as registration on BonjourQuébec.com and pursuing or holding the Aventure Écotourisme Québec "Accrédité Qualité-Sécurité" seal, may apply depending on the type and stage of the project.
• Applicants must demonstrate profitability prospects as part of their application.
• There may be other unspecified conditions that could apply based on the specifics of each project.
• The application form must be downloaded and completed using Adobe Reader (version 10 or higher) for proper submission.