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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

Q: What are 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's eligibility criterias?

For-profit businesses are eligible as applicant organizations. Projects must be collaborative and focused on sustainable, responsible tourism.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports collaborative sustainable tourism adapted to climate change

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 at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : October 31, 2022

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)

Status

Closed

Overview of the 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 program

The FAQDD — Sustainable Destination and Concerted Action grant provides up to $7.4 million to support collaborative and participatory planning projects that foster responsible, sustainable tourism adapted to climate change in Quebec. Eligible activities include developing and structuring complementary, community-based tourism initiatives that enhance local economic, social, and environmental benefits.

Financing terms and conditions

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

Eligible projects & activities

Collaborative planning initiatives aimed at responsible and sustainable tourism adapted to climate change.
Development and structuring of complementary tourism offers that generate positive economic, social, and environmental impacts in local communities.
Projects that foster inclusive stakeholder engagement and cooperation across regions, including Indigenous communities.
Promotion of sustainable mobility solutions and local purchasing to strengthen tourism's contribution to the local economy.
Efforts supporting adaptation to climate change and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the tourism sector.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 39,000

Develop an Indigenous-led sustainable tourism workshop series

$ 74,000

Launch a green cycling route connecting local eco-attractions

$ 57,000

Create a climate-resilient agritourism circuit with local partners

Eligibility criteria of the 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 program

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

Eligibility criteria of the 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 program

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.

How to apply to the 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 program

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.

Additional information

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.