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Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events
Tourism festivals and events in the MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations with a legal structure: nonprofit organization, cooperative, association, or group of people.
See full eligibility
Overview
Promotion Saguenay supports festivals and events of tourist scale within the territory of the MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay through non-repayable financial assistance, for organizations with a legal structure and projects with Quebec, Canadian, or international reach. The policy favors events that generate direct expenditures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Tourism-scale festivals and events.
Documents Needed
- The completed and signed application form.
- An up-to-date copy of the applicant organization’s status as published on the Quebec government’s Register of Enterprises website.
- The event budget forecast.
- The list of partners who have already confirmed their contribution to the event.
- The event marketing plan.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations with a legal structure: nonprofit organization, cooperative, association, or group of people.
Who is not eligible
- Events organized by an individual, a personal project, or involving only one person.
- Events with a local reach.
- Events not taking place within the targeted territory.
- Fundraising activities and fundraising campaigns.
- Activities linked to a political party, a pressure group, or that are controversial.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events organized by an individual, a personal project, or involving only one person.
- Events with a local reach.
- Events not taking place within the targeted territory.
- Fundraising activities and fundraising campaigns.
- Activities linked to a political party, a pressure group, or that are controversial.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory of the MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay
Selection criteria
- Origin and attendance.
- The scope and uniqueness of the festival or event.
- Alignment with the policy objectives.
- The reach of the Saguenay territory.
- Local purchasing, direct expenditures, and mode of transportation.
How to apply
- Check by phone whether the event is eligible under the policy.
- Once eligibility is confirmed, receive the form by email.
- Send the completed application by email to veronique.claveau@saguenay.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Financial assistance is paid once all necessary conditions have been met.
- For contributions over 10 000 $, the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the applicant and Promotion Saguenay is required.
- An initial payment of 50 % is made following the signing of the protocol.
- A second payment of 50 % is made following the submission of the final report, which must include financial results, attendance, and the achievement of the event’s objectives.
Additional information
- Additional information may be requested to assess your application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events Program
What is the Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events?
Promotion Saguenay supports festivals and events of tourist scale within the territory of the MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay through non-repayable financial assistance, for organizations with a legal structure and projects with Quebec, Canadian, or international reach. The policy favors events that generate direct expenditures.
How much funding can be received?
Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events program?
To be eligible for the Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events program, you must:
Have a legal structure.
Hold the event within the territory of the MRC du Fjord-du-Saguenay and demonstrate Quebec, Canadian, or international reach.
Present a balanced budget and a marketing plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events?
You can contact Promotion Saguenay by email at veronique.claveau@saguenay.ca or by phone at 418-698-3157 # 6041.
Where is the Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events available?
The Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events program is available across Canada.
Is the Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Promotion Saguenay — Support Policy for Festivals and Major Tourism Events is a Grant and Funding