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Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development
Funding for sustainable tourism development projects
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to C$20,000 to support sustainable development initiatives. It supports short-term tourism projects such as energy efficiency, circular economy, sustainable mobility, universal accessibility, inclusive hiring, and sustainable HR practices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Circular economy and waste management initiatives
- Sustainable mobility and visitor transport solutions
- Universal accessibility improvements
- Inclusive hiring and sustainable HR initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed PAIRS financial assistance application form
- Board resolution authorizing the signatory
- Proof of Adventure Tourism Québec accreditation or proof of the accreditation process, if applicable
- Indigenous certificate or certification, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses
- For-profit organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal entities, Indigenous communities, and Indigenous tourism organizations
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and agencies
- Companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government
- Majority state-owned companies
- Companies under insolvency or bankruptcy protection
- Companies registered in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, technical support, consulting, and reporting fees
- Travel, overhead, salaries, and benefits for staff dedicated to the project
- Costs for land, trail development, equipment, furniture, and vehicle rental or acquisition for mobility
- Quality control of the work site, net taxes, and a contingency reserve up to 10% of project value
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects not aligned with the program’s sustainable development objectives
- Manufacturing projects, gambling projects, and alcohol sales or consumption projects
- Business acquisition, working capital, debt service, operating losses, and cost overruns
- Expenses incurred before the application is submitted
- Goods or services normally provided by the applicant, donations, in-kind contributions, and reimbursable taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are advised to validate project eligibility with Tourisme Gaspésie before applying
- An appointment with the business support coordinator is required to discuss the project
- Applications are reviewed against program and strategic objectives
- Approved projects must follow the program’s funding rules and conditions
Additional information
- Applicants must be members in good standing of Tourisme Gaspésie.
- Applicants with an unpaid balance to Tourisme Gaspésie or its partners must settle it before applying.
- Projects must be completed after the application is submitted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development. 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 Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to C$20,000 to support sustainable development initiatives. It supports short-term tourism projects such as energy efficiency, circular economy, sustainable mobility, universal accessibility, inclusive hiring, and sustainable HR practices.
How much funding can be received?
Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development program?
To be eligible for the Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development program, you must:
Must be a Tourisme Gaspésie member
Must be legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada
Must do business in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development?
Energy efficiency improvements
Circular economy and waste management initiatives
Sustainable mobility and visitor transport solutions
Universal accessibility improvements
Inclusive hiring and sustainable HR initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at developpement@tourisme-gaspesie.com or by phone at 418-775-2223.
Where is the Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development available?
The Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program to Support Responsible and Strategic Initiatives 2025-2027 — Stream 1 - Sustainable Development is a Grant and Funding