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Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region
Support for internationally oriented festivals in Greater Montréal
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- Funding available
- $ 50,000 - $ 700,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Who can apply
- Festival organizations operating events lasting between 5 and 35 days.
- See full eligibility
Overview
This program provides up to $700,000 over two years to support festivals in Greater Montréal that attract significant international tourism. Funding focuses on international marketing and developing new products and experiences for the general public.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $700,000
- Minimum funding
- $50,000
- Develop a new product or service
- Access new markets
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts, Economic, Social and Community Development, International Activities, Not Elsewhere Classified
- Target groups
- General public, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Artists / creatives, Nonprofits / charities
- Scope
- Regional, Provincial, National, International
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Festival organizations operating events lasting between 5 and 35 days.
- Festivals with free public programming and an international marketing component.
Who is not eligible
- Cultural productions such as large-scale shows or theatre pieces.
- Exhibits, congresses, conferences and trade shows that are not considered festivals.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fees for artists, including street performers.
- On-site signage expenditures.
- Parking-related expenses.
- Security, maintenance and logistics costs.
- Promotional or tie-in products and general operating costs of the organization.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Montréal.
- City of Laval.
- Agglomération de Longueuil.
- Regional county municipalities of Marguerite-D’Youville, Roussillon, Les Jardins-de-Napierville, Le Haut-Saint-Laurent, Beauharnois-Salaberry, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, L’Assomption, Les Moulins, Deux-Montagnes, Thérèse-De Blainville and the City of Mirabel.
Activities funded
- Implementation of international marketing strategies for the festival.
- Development of new products and experiences offered to the general public.
Selection criteria
- Festival season.
- Uniqueness and originality of the festival.
- Media reach and visibility.
- Economic impacts of the festival.
- Financial capacity, eco-friendliness and safety of the festival.
Additional information
- CED’s financial assistance must complement funding from other sponsors.
- Funding is linked to demonstrated international tourist traffic through a traffic study.
- Festivals must provide details on their corporate structure and governance.
- Information on internal and subcontracted activities is required to determine if support can be non-repayable.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region Program
What is the Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region?
This program provides up to $700,000 over two years to support festivals in Greater Montréal that attract significant international tourism. Funding focuses on international marketing and developing new products and experiences for the general public.
How much funding can be received?
Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region Funds up to $700,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region program?
To be eligible for the Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region program, you must:
Festival of 5–35 days in duration.
Demonstrated ability to attract international tourists.
Includes free programming for the general public.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).
Where is the Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region available?
The Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for festivals in the Greater Montréal region is a Grant and Funding