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MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ville-Marie, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Legally constituted existing businesses not already active in tourism.
See full eligibility
Overview
This program provides financing of up to CAD 20,000 to support new tourism businesses and services in Témiscamingue. It supports structuring projects in adventure tourism, outdoor activities, services, and cultural tourism, including capital costs, technology purchases, and first-year working capital.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Témiscamingue
- Ville-Marie
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of new tourism businesses and services.
- Development of original tourism offers complementary to existing local products and services.
- Projects in adventure tourism and nature tourism.
- Outdoor activity projects.
- Tourism services such as guiding, rentals, and accommodation.
- Cultural tourism projects.
Documents Needed
- Complete business plan.
- Financial information showing business viability.
- Proof that the project complies with Quebec laws and regulations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted existing businesses not already active in tourism.
- Newly established legally constituted businesses.
- Sole proprietorships.
- Partnerships.
- Companies.
- Social economy enterprises.
- Legally constituted cooperatives.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses already active in tourism are not eligible as existing businesses.
- Restaurant businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, and machinery.
- Purchase of technologies, software, or business software.
- Working capital for the first year of operations for a startup or new service.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Restaurant projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Témiscamingue tourism territory.
Selection criteria
- Profitability and expected revenues.
- Management team experience, skills, training, and network.
- Ability to repay debt.
- Debt ratio, ideally below 80%.
- Value of guarantees and sureties.
- Job creation and job retention.
Additional information
- An opening fee applies: 1% of the loan amount, with a minimum of CAD 100.
- The program is offered by the MRC de Témiscamingue in partnership with the Société de développement du Témiscamingue.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund Program
What is the MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund?
This program provides financing of up to CAD 20,000 to support new tourism businesses and services in Témiscamingue. It supports structuring projects in adventure tourism, outdoor activities, services, and cultural tourism, including capital costs, technology purchases, and first-year working capital.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund program, you must:
Head office in Témiscamingue tourism territory.
Tourist-oriented clientele.
Viable business plan required.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund?
Creation of new tourism businesses and services.
Development of original tourism offers complementary to existing local products and services.
Projects in adventure tourism and nature tourism.
Outdoor activity projects.
Tourism services such as guiding, rentals, and accommodation.
Cultural tourism projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund?
You can contact MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) by email at info@lasdt.com or by phone at 819 629-3355.
Where is the MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund available?
The MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund program is available Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec.
Is the MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund is a Loans and Capital investments