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Support Fund for the Development
of Tourism Offers
An initiative of Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec
Powered by Événements Attractions Québec
A $5M INVESTMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM OFFERS IN QUEBEC
The project submitted by Société des Attractions Touristiques du Québec (SATQ), under the brand Événements Attractions Québec (ÉAQ) and selected by Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) involves coordinating a fund reserved for applications for financial support of $60,000 or less as part of the Tourism Growth Program.
ALL FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM HAVE BEEN COMMITTED.
"Événements Attractions Québec, under SATQ leadership, is very pleased about this collaboration with Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. This investment ($5M) will enable the creation of a fund to support the development of tourism offers, with the aim of increasing the capacity of regional tourist attractions, activities, festivals and events, and ultimately enhancing their appeal for visitors from outside Quebec. This new fund should make it possible to support close to a hundred businesses in the regions, thereby increasing the competitiveness of our tourism offers,"
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François-G. Chevrier, General Manager of Événements Attractions Québec.
Objective
The objective of the Support Fund for the Development of Tourism Offers is to increase the capacity of tourist attractions and small local festivals and events, in all regions of Quebec, in a way that aims to also increase their long-term potential for attracting visitors from outside Quebec.
The primary objectives of funded projects will be to:
- increase economic benefits in outlying regions
- prolong the tourist season
- improve active tourism experiences
- bolster sustainable tourism offerings
Who can apply for the SFDTO?
The SFDTO, powered by ÉAQ, is intended for businesses and organizations offering tourism activities (activities, attractions or festivals and events) located in the various regions of Quebec, looking to request financial support in the $25,000 to $60,000 range.
In addition, the businesses or organizations that submit these projects should seek to invest in the consolidation, enhancement, diversification and deployment of their tourism offer to ultimately propose a competitive experience and a level of quality that meets the needs and expectations of tourists from markets outside Quebec.
There are no active calls for project proposals.
The last call for project proposals closed on May 10, 2024.
Determining the Rate of Assistance
Eligible expenses can be reimbursed up to a maximum of 50% to 90%
FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
For for-profit organizations (FPOs) such as corporations, partnerships, or other for-profit organizations, the following conditions apply:
- A maximum of $60,000 in non-repayable financial assistance
- A rate of assistance of 50% for eligible capital expenditures.
- A rate of assistance of 75% for other eligible costs.
- The stacking limits for government funding are 50% for capital expenditures and 75% for other costs.
NON-PROFIT AND MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATIONS
For non-profit organizations (NFOs) and municipal organizations such as cooperatives, social economy enterprises, municipalities, regional county municipalities (RCM), or other eligible non-profit or municipal organizations, the following conditions apply:
- A maximum of $60,000 in non-repayable financial assistance.
- A rate of assistance of 90% for all eligible costs.
- The stacking limits for government funding are 100% for all costs.
- Minimum threshold for financial assistance: $25,000.
In all cases, the project must include sufficient eligible expenses to reach the minimum contribution threshold.
The following documents are required when submitting a project proposal:
Board resolution/letter from the owner
Most recent annual financial statements
Project financing package (template provided with the application form)
Other complementary supporting documents if needed.
See the Applicant Handbook for complete details.
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