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Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Funding for sustainable tourism consulting projects
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Saguenay, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports tourism businesses in Gaspésie with non-repayable funding for studies and consulting services. It funds projects that improve business practices, digital needs, customer service, new activities, and responsible, sustainable initiatives, up to $75,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Saguenay
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies and diagnostics to improve tourism business practices
- Individual consulting services for tourism businesses
- Projects to improve workforce skills, customer service, or digital needs
- Projects to develop a new activity or business project
- Projects to implement responsible and sustainable policies or initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form in Excel format
- Copy of the tender document outlining the issue, objectives, methodology, timeline, and expected deliverables
- Two professional service offers
- Board resolution authorizing the signatory
- Partner financing confirmation, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations
- Regional tourism associations with financial partners
- Groups of eligible applicants
Who is not eligible
- State-owned corporations and government ministries or agencies
- Companies listed in the non-eligible public contracts register
- Companies not compliant with the Quebec French francization process
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for specialized firms or consultants
- Studies and consulting services for tourism offer development or service improvement
- Net taxes on direct costs, excluding reimbursable portions
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Guesthouse and condotel projects
- Bike paths, snowmobile trails, golf courses, and dock refurbishment
- Restaurant and retail sector projects
- Projects already completed or underway at the time of application
- Marketing, advertising, legal fees, and contracts signed before application
Eligible geographic areas
- Gaspésie
Processing and Agreement
- Project eligibility is validated before submission
- Applications are submitted through the program platform with all required documents
- The program provider reviews the file after receipt
- An approval may require additional commitments such as equality program obligations for certain large organizations
Additional information
- The financial assistance is non-repayable.
- The mandate must be awarded to a specialized firm or recognized organization following a call for proposals.
- Two service offers are required.
- Projects may include sustainable development measures and are assessed for their overall sustainable approach.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services. 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 Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services?
The program supports tourism businesses in Gaspésie with non-repayable funding for studies and consulting services. It funds projects that improve business practices, digital needs, customer service, new activities, and responsible, sustainable initiatives, up to $75,000.
How much funding can be received?
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services program?
To be eligible for the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services program, you must:
Legally constituted in Quebec or Canada
Operates in Quebec
Tourism-related applicant type
What expenses are eligible under Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services?
Studies and diagnostics to improve tourism business practices
Individual consulting services for tourism businesses
Projects to improve workforce skills, customer service, or digital needs
Projects to develop a new activity or business project
Projects to implement responsible and sustainable policies or initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services?
You can contact Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean by email at drowsome@tourismesaglac.net or by phone at 4185433536.
Where is the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services available?
The Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services is a Grant and Funding