Financial Assistance for Festivals and Tourist Events | Stream 1: Festivals and major tourist events
“Québec. Tourisme”
$1,000,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
Festivals and tourist events are part of Quebec's brand image as an important component of its tourism offering. They are a vector of economic development for all regions. It is therefore important to consolidate and stimulate this successful tourism industry in order to take advantage of its international growth and the favorable economic situation (exchange rate, gasoline price, safe destination, etc.) in order to attract more visitors from outside the country. Quebec and retain Quebec customers in Quebec.
Festivals and events therefore present opportunities for achieving these objectives since, in addition to being an important product of appeal to international clienteles, particularly for the Capitale-Nationale and metropolitan areas, they are also a An exceptional showcase for Quebec's international influence and significantly contributes to animating all regions of Quebec for the benefit of all clienteles.
The Financial Assistance Program for Festivals and Tourist Events aims to address funding issues, particularly with regard to the stability and predictability of the assistance granted to this industry in addition to supporting its emergence, growth and innovation.
The maximum financial assistance that may be granted for tourism performance cannot exceed $ 1 million per year.
Specific objectives
Attract a significant portion of the local population and a significant number of visitors, depending on the criteria of the program.
Animate the tourist destination by encouraging free activities intended for the general public and by promoting the deployment of activities on multiple sites.
Strengthen the destination's positioning by supporting national and even international leaders in their field who broadcast world-class programming and experience.
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