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Initiatives program (FIP)
Supports high-impact tourism development projects in Montréal
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Fonds pour les initiatives ponctuelles 2026 provides non-repayable funding of up to 80% for businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, and municipal or paramunicipal corporations in Montréal that develop tourism projects and strengthen the destination’s visibility and visitor appeal. It supports strategic destination projects, sustainable development initiatives, and hotel projects such as illumination, murals, or exterior improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Strategic tourism development projects with strong creative and visibility potential
- Sustainable tourism projects that improve the visitor experience and generate environmental, economic, or social benefits
- Hotel projects focused on creative exterior improvements with strong visual or experiential value
- Winter or four-season tourism initiatives, including illumination projects
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form on the portal, including the detailed, precise, and complete financing section.
- Business plan for requests of $100,000 or more.
- Scale model with a real perspective or photos of the project.
- Board resolution from the general manager or board of directors authorizing the application and signature, plus letters of support if available.
- If applicable: Indigenous certificate or certification, proof of the Aventure Écotourisme Québec seal or evidence that the process has started, copies of financial partnership confirmations, applicant portfolio, and financial statements from the last two years if requested.
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Initiatives Program (FIP) Now Open for Applications
The Initiatives Program (FIP) has moved from suspended status to opening on April 14, 2026, with a new application deadline of May 12, 2026, along with new sectors of interest and portal registration requirements.
The Initiatives Program (FIP) has transitioned from suspended to active status. The program will open on April 14, 2026, with the first application deadline set for May 12, 2026 and a second deadline of June 26, 2026. New sectors of interest have been introduced, including projects related to a winter offer in the expanded downtown area and the Parc Jean-Drapeau and Mount Royal sectors, as well as projects supporting a four-season tourist offering. The submission process now requires registration on the submission portal, with specific application forms that will be available starting April 14. The EPRTNT section has been reorganized, with submission steps and deadlines moved above the reference documents section.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal and paramunicipal corporations through tourist attractions
Who is not eligible
- Retail businesses
- Businesses in gambling or alcohol sales and consumption
- Service providers that do not manage the project
- Government ministries and agencies of Québec or Canada
- Organizations listed on the public contracts ineligibility register or that failed to meet previous obligations to Tourisme Montréal
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees directly related to the project.
- Construction work, interior or exterior fit-out work, and site development.
- Purchase and installation of specialized equipment and furniture.
- Equipment rental, project operating costs, and project-related promotion, advertising, and marketing.
- Project administration costs and employee salaries assigned to the project, up to 15% of the total project budget, plus the non-refundable portion of eligible taxes.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating costs, ongoing business activities, and requests for regular organizational functioning
- Projects already completed, concept design, prototyping, training content, tourist reception, or signage projects
- Retail, gambling, alcohol-related, and most restaurant projects
- Debt servicing, loan repayment, financing costs, maintenance, compliance work, and lobbying fees
- Costs incurred before application submission, reimbursable taxes, in-kind contributions, and cost overruns
Eligible geographic areas
- Centre-ville élargi (Papineau à Atwater / Sherbrooke à de la Commune)
- Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Mont-Royal
Selection criteria
- Project relevance to the program’s objectives and tourism needs
- Project quality, including creativity, originality, and visitor value
- Feasibility, including the applicant’s experience, project risk, financial structure, and timeline realism
- Expected impact on Montréal’s attractiveness, visibility, tourism revenues, and seasonality
- Consideration of sustainable development and harmonious destination principles
How to apply
- Access the new deposit portal and create a client account, or reset your password if you already have one.
- Validate and complete the information in Mon profil, including all mandatory fields and affiliations if applicable.
- Validate and complete the organization information in Espace établissement.
- Open the application form for the program when the intake period is open and fill in the project name and deposit organization.
- Upload the required documents and validate each section.
- In Signature et soumission, click Soumettre to send the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications are reviewed by Tourisme Montréal.
- Additional information may be requested during the analysis.
- Projects go through committee approvals before a decision is issued.
- Applicants receive a letter confirming approval or refusal.
- Approved projects sign a funding agreement before payments are made.
Additional information
- Tourisme Montréal may support a project that has already received funding through the Fonds pour les initiatives ponctuelles, provided a new application demonstrates major tourism benefits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Initiatives program (FIP) Program
What is the Initiatives program (FIP)?
Fonds pour les initiatives ponctuelles 2026 provides non-repayable funding of up to 80% for businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, and municipal or paramunicipal corporations in Montréal that develop tourism projects and strengthen the destination’s visibility and visitor appeal. It supports strategic destination projects, sustainable development initiatives, and hotel projects such as illumination, murals, or exterior improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Initiatives program (FIP) Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Initiatives program (FIP) program?
To be eligible for the Initiatives program (FIP) program, you must:
Legally incorporated in Québec or Canada
Operating in Québec for at least 3 years
Project carried out in Montréal
What expenses are eligible under Initiatives program (FIP)?
Professional fees directly related to the project.
Construction work, interior or exterior fit-out work, and site development.
Purchase and installation of specialized equipment and furniture.
Equipment rental, project operating costs, and project-related promotion, advertising, and marketing.
Project administration costs and employee salaries assigned to the project, up to 15% of the total project budget, plus the non-refundable portion of eligible taxes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Initiatives program (FIP)?
You can contact Tourisme Montréal by email at programmes@mtl.org.
Where is the Initiatives program (FIP) available?
The Initiatives program (FIP) program is available Montréal, Quebec.