grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJune 09, 2022
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations to the regions, draw tourists from outside Quebec or acquire community economic facilities.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects and activities for this grant. The funding supports initiatives such as development of the tourism industry, implementation of commercialization strategies, enhancement of tourist attractions, support for communities with economic challenges, acquisition of community facilities, and assistance for local entrepreneurship.
  • Development of the tourism industry
  • Implementation of commercialization strategies
  • Enhancement of tourist attractions
  • Support for communities with economic challenges
  • Acquisition of community facilities
  • Assistance for local entrepreneurship
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$250,000

Vancouver
Establishment of a community center to support local entrepreneurship

$160,000

Quebec City
Enhancement of a nature park to attract tourists

$170,000

Ottawa
Implementation of strategies to enhance local cultural festivals

$120,000

Toronto
Development of a commercialization strategy for local products

$150,000

Calgary
Support for a community kitchen initiative

$280,000

Montreal
Renovation and promotion of a historical site to boost tourism

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant include:
  • Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
  • Economic development organizations
  • Municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs)
  • Organizations tasked with attracting international organizations and foreign investment
  • Local businesses
  • Co-ops
  • Business associations
  • Indigenous organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible types of companies for this grant include:
  • Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
  • Economic development organizations
  • Municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs)
  • Organizations tasked with attracting international organizations and foreign investment
  • Local businesses
  • Co-ops
  • Business associations
  • Indigenous organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Some types of companies are ineligible for this grant. Retail businesses such as clothing stores, grocery stores, or automobile sales and maintenance outlets, as well as food services like restaurants and cafés, transportation services, housing construction, daycare services, hair and beauty salons, and nightclubs, bars, and cabarets are not eligible.
  • Retail businesses (e.g., clothing stores, grocery stores or automobile sales and maintenance outlets)
  • Food services (e.g., restaurants and cafés)
  • Transportation services
  • Housing construction
  • Daycare services
  • Hair and beauty salons
  • Nightclubs, bars and cabarets

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include costs directly related to the project that are reasonable and essential for implementation. Examples of eligible expenses are:
  • Development and enhancement of tourist attractions
  • Acquisition of production equipment
  • Hiring experts or professionals
  • Marketing of products and services
  • Capacity building for innovation and new product development

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

There are specific geographic areas targeted for this grant.
  • Regions experiencing slow economic growth targeted by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

grant_single_labels|criteria

The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include assessing the expected results, the viability of the business or organization, technical and financial management capacity, partner contributions, and the degree of risk. In the case of projects involving community economic facilities, additional criteria of benefit to users, regional priority, alignment with the region's development approach, and targeting RCMs experiencing slow economic growth apply.
  • Expected results of the project
  • Viability of the business or organization
  • Technical and financial management capacity
  • Contribution of partners in terms of financial and professional services
  • Degree of risk
  • For projects involving community economic facilities:
    • Benefit to users, primarily businesses
    • Priority for the region
    • Alignment with the region's development approach
    • Targeting RCMs with slow economic growth

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Review funding description and eligibility criteria
    • Understand the objectives of the funding program
    • Ensure your project aligns with the intended goals
    • Check if your organization type is eligible
  • Step 2: Prepare project proposal and budget
    • Develop a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, activities, and expected outcomes
    • Create a budget that includes all necessary project costs
  • Step 3: Submit application to Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    • Complete the application form with accurate information
    • Include all required documents and supporting materials
  • Step 4: Await review and decision
    • Wait for the funding agency to review your application
    • Expect communication regarding the status of your application

grant_single_labels|documents

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

grant_single_labels|contact

1-800-561-0633
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