Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for this grant include tourism businesses, such as for-profit (OBL), non-profit (OBNL), and cooperative organizations, as well as municipalities, recognized Indigenous communities and nations, and groupings of these client types. The businesses must be legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law and operate in Quebec. Certain government entities, non-compliant businesses, and those excluded under public contract regulations are not eligible. Tourism accommodation businesses must abide by relevant laws and hold a registration number. Nature and adventure tourism businesses are required to adhere to or commit to the standards of the Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec program.

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain types of companies and industries based on their status or compliance with specific regulations. The restrictions are intended to ensure that only eligible entities that align with the program's goals can apply.

• Crown corporations and ministries and agencies of the Quebec and Canadian governments.
• Companies registered in the registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
• Companies not complying with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the management and promotion of festivals and events within the tourism sector.

• The costs of administration.
• The costs of operating the event.
• The costs of programming the event.
• The costs of promotion, marketing, and communication for the event.
• The fees for managing the site and the installations.
• The costs of products intended for resale.
• The travel expenses, general expenses, salaries, and benefits of the promoter's human resources in connection with the event.
• The sponsorship of goods and services when they are audited (limited to 50% of the total admissible costs).
• The net taxes (excluding the portion that is reimbursed) related to the admissible costs.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies and organizations located in a specific geographical region in Canada. Eligibility is confined to those operating within the province of Quebec.

• Businesses and entities operating in Quebec, Canada.

Here is additional relevant information for this grant:

• The project must have minimum eligible costs of at least 60,000 $ to qualify for funding.
• The maximum financial assistance available through the program is 15,000 $.
• Entities must provide financial statements, including revenue-expense reports for the upcoming event.
• Specific financial contributions from the promoter or partners cannot come from government-assessed sources.
• The promoter's financial contribution, including sponsor support, cannot involve asset transfers or contributions in goods and services.
• All applicant entities must comply with Quebec's French language requirements under the newly sanctioned law.
• A comprehensive approach to sustainable development, eco-friendly solutions, and social responsibility will positively influence the application's appraisal.
• For assistance, entities can contact David Rowsome, an offer development consultant, via phone or email.