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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
Tourisme Côte-Nord
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides up to CAD 10,000 in non-repayable funding for festivals and events in Côte-Nord. It supports regional tourism projects that attract visitors and contribute to a more responsible and sustainable tourism offer.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Côte-Nord
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
Target groups
  • General public
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Regional festivals and events that attract significant visitor attendance
  • One-off tourist events that animate the destination
  • Event infrastructure projects submitted under the relevant program category
  • Advisory services for a festival or event, submitted under the relevant program category

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Event program or draft program
  • Most recent event report, if available
  • Latest financial statements with event income and expenses
  • Projected income and expenses for the upcoming event
  • Board resolution authorizing the application signer
  • Confirmation of financial partners, if available

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • Municipal entities
  • Recognized Indigenous communities and nations
  • Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses
  • Groups made up of these applicants

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries, and agencies
  • Businesses listed in the public contracts ineligibility register
  • Businesses not compliant with Quebec French language francization requirements

Eligible expenses

  • Administration, operating, and programming costs
  • Promotion, marketing, and communication expenses
  • Site and facility management costs
  • Travel, overhead, salaries, and employee benefits related to the event
  • Products for resale, and eligible net taxes

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities not directly related to the organization or delivery of the event
  • Working capital, debt service, operating losses, and capital losses
  • Compliance upgrades, asset maintenance, and regulatory conformity costs
  • Unrefunded taxes, non-audited donations or in-kind contributions, and asset transfers
  • Usual maintenance, financing fees, lobbyist fees, legal fees, and cost overruns

Eligible geographic areas

  • Côte-Nord, Quebec

Additional information

  • Projects must align with sustainable development principles.
  • Applications are assessed on innovation, feasibility, and overall project quality.
  • The grant is a non-repayable contribution.
  • Applications are submitted by email with the required documents.

Contacts

gbouchard@cotenordqc.com
1-888-463-0808 poste 1325

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?

This program provides up to CAD 10,000 in non-repayable funding for festivals and events in Côte-Nord. It supports regional tourism projects that attract visitors and contribute to a more responsible and sustainable tourism offer.

How much funding can be received?

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program?

To be eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program, you must: Legally constituted in Quebec or Canada Operates in Quebec Festival or event project in Quebec

What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?

Regional festivals and events that attract significant visitor attendance One-off tourist events that animate the destination Event infrastructure projects submitted under the relevant program category Advisory services for a festival or event, submitted under the relevant program category

Who can I contact for more information about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?

You can contact Tourisme Côte-Nord by email at gbouchard@cotenordqc.com or by phone at 1-888-463-0808 poste 1325.

Where is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events available?

The Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.

Is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events is a Grant and Funding

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