FAQDD — Sustainable destination and concerted action - Component 1 - Support for participatory and concerted destination planning to promote responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to the context of climate change

• Total funding envelope of $7.4 million available until March 31, 2025 for eligible collaborative projects.

• The applicant must be a company, organization, municipal entity, or Indigenous community.
• The proposed project must involve a collaborative and participatory approach in sustainable and responsible tourism.
• The project should support the development or structuring of a complementary tourism offering adapted to climate change and aimed at positive economic, social, and environmental impacts for the community.

Who is eligible?

• Companies involved in the tourism sector
• Non-profit organizations operating in tourism or related fields
• Municipal entities
• Indigenous communities

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Degree to which the project promotes responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to climate change.
• Extent of collaboration and participation among stakeholders in the tourism sector.
• Potential for positive economic, social, and environmental impacts within the community.
• Contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and adapting to climate change.
• Ability to support local heritage, culture, and sustainable mobility solutions.

• Step 1: Consult the Program Guidelines
  • Review the official program documentation provided by FAQDD to understand the objectives, eligibility requirements, and expectations for participatory and concerted tourism planning projects.
• Step 2: Prepare Project Proposal
  • Develop a project proposal focused on participatory and concerted destination planning that addresses sustainability and adaptation to climate change.
  • Ensure the proposal demonstrates collaboration with local stakeholders and aims to generate positive economic, social, and environmental impacts.
  • Document project planning and expected outcomes for knowledge sharing within the tourism sector.
• Step 3: Gather Required Documentation
  • Compile all supporting documents as specified in the program guidelines, which may include organizational information, project plans, partnership agreements, and relevant financial documents.
• Step 4: Submit the Application
  • Send the completed application and supporting documents to FAQDD as indicated in the official call for projects (e.g., via email to destination-durable@faqdd.qc.ca or postal mail to their listed address).
  • Ensure the application is submitted before the program deadline.

• The total funding envelope for this initiative amounts to $7.4 million, allocated until March 31, 2025.
• The program is administrated by the Fonds d’action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD).
• This grant is part of the Quebec government's Action Plan for responsible and sustainable tourism and the Green Economy Plan 2030.
• Funded projects and planning processes must be documented for dissemination within the tourism industry.