Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
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QC, Canada
Supports regional and digital transformation for sustainable tourism development
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- Tourisme Côte-Nord
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The Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events grant provides non-repayable funding of up to $10,000 to support the development and enhancement of regional festivals and events. It aims to stimulate regional economies by promoting innovative tourism offerings and encouraging responsible, sustainable practices.
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- The financial intervention provided is a non-refundable financial contribution.
- The maximum financial intervention amount is $10,000 and cannot exceed 90% of eligible costs.
- The promoter's minimum contribution varies by client type: 50% for for-profit organizations (OBL), 20% for non-profit organizations (OBNL), and cooperatives, and 10% for indigenous communities, organizations, or nations, as well as projects located in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- Government financial assistance can be combined up to specific limits based on the type of eligible clientele contributing to the project.
- Eligible costs include administration, programming, promotion, and marketing, management of site and facilities, travel expenses, and eligible personnel costs, among others.
- Ineligible funding sources for the promoter’s contribution include government aid sources, asset transfers, and contributions in goods and services.
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- Festivals or events that stimulate regional visitor traffic not supported by other MTO programs.
- Projects related to infrastructure or services for festivals/events, subject to other category rules.
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$ 20,000
Develop a community garden to promote sustainable living
$ 28,000
Renovate a youth center to enhance educational services
$ 12,000
Launch an art therapy program for mental health support
$ 35,000
Create a mobile app for local food delivery from farms
$ 40,000
Implement a renewable energy project for a rural community
$ 15,000
Establish a digital literacy initiative for elderly citizens
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- The applicant must be a legally constituted entity under the laws of the Government of Quebec or the Government of Canada, conducting business in Quebec.
- The eligible entities include for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities and nations, and any grouping of these entities.
- Applicants must have fulfilled their obligations to partners in previous grant allocations, if applicable.
- Tourism accommodation establishments must comply with existing laws and regulations and possess a registration number.
- Nature and adventure tourism businesses must hold or be in the process of obtaining the "Accrédité Qualité-Sécurité" or "Attesté Qualité-Sécurité" certification from Aventure Écotourisme Québec, or commit to undertaking such a process.
- Eligible projects include festivals and events that are regionally relevant and not already supported by the MTO's financial assistance program for festivals and tourist events.
- Entities must not be state-controlled companies, government ministries, or agencies of Quebec and Canada.
- Applicants must not be registered in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Applicants must comply with the francization process under the Office québécois de la langue française.
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- For-profit tourism organizations.
- Non-profit tourism organizations.
- Cooperatives involved in tourism.
- Municipal entities, excluding state corporations and government ministries.
- Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, tourism organizations and businesses.
- Any group composed of these eligible clientele types.
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- State-owned companies and ministries and agencies of the governments of Quebec and Canada.
- Companies listed in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Companies not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
- Regular programming of an attraction.
- Trade shows.
- Tourism exchanges.
- Conferences.
- Congresses.
- Performances.
- Fairs and markets not targeting gourmet tourism.
- Exhibitions without additional programming activities.
- Projects already receiving non-repayable financial aid from the MTO’s Festivals and Events program.
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- Administrative costs associated with the event.
- Operational expenses necessary for the execution of the event.
- Expenses related to the programming of activities.
- Promotion, marketing, and communication costs to enhance visibility.
- Management fees for site and facility oversight.
- Costs of products intended for resale during the event.
- Travel expenses, general expenses, salaries, and social benefits for human resources related to the event.
- Audited sponsorships of goods and services, limited to 50% of total eligible costs.
- Net taxes related to eligible expenses, excluding reimbursed portions.
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- Côte-Nord region, Quebec
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- Adéquation avec les objectifs de l’EPRTNT.
- Caractère structurant (pouvoir d’attraction, portée du projet, retombées, concertation avec d’autres partenaires, création d’emplois, étalement de la saison, etc.).
- Caractère novateur.
- Qualité en matière de concept, de produits et de services.
- Structure et montage financiers.
- Pertinence (clientèle significativement touristique et sa diversification, marché, concurrence, qualité de l’offre, stratégie de marketing, maillage, etc.).
- Faisabilité (échéancier, stratégie de marketing, qualité du plan d’affaires ou du devis d’études, expertise du promoteur).
- Prise en compte des principes de développement durable.
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Preparation of the required documents
- Fill out the EPRTNT financial assistance application form for the Côte-Nord region.
- Prepare the program or draft program for the upcoming event.
- Gather the report from the most recent event, if available.
- Obtain the most recent financial statements of the organization, including a document on the revenues and expenses of the event.
- Develop the projected income-expense statement for the upcoming event.
- Obtain a resolution from the board of directors (or equivalent) mandating the signer of the application.
- Confirm financial partners, if available.
- For adventure tourism businesses, obtain confirmation of the "Accredited" or "Quality-Safety" seal or an email exchange proving commitment to this process.
- Provide a certificate or Indigenous certification, if applicable.
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Submission of the request
Send the form and the required documents to the email address: gbouchard@cotenordqc.com.
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Contact for assistance
For any additional information, contact Guy Bouchard at 1-888-463-0808 extension 1325 or at the email address: gbouchard@cotenordqc.com.
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- The maximum financial intervention is $10,000, covering up to 90% of eligible costs.
- Non-financial contributions cannot form part of the promoter's required financial input.
- Financial intervention constitutes non-repayable contributions.
- For projects situated in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine, a 90% cumulative aid cap applies.
- Following Quebec's June 1, 2022, language law, all businesses in Quebec must comply with its provisions.
- A filled and signed application must be submitted in Excel format.
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gbouchard@cotenordqc.com
1-888-463-0808