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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events - Quebec - Canada
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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
Offered by
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Official source: tourismecote-nord.com

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Tourism businesses

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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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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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Côte-Nord
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
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

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

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

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the program’s objectives
  • Structuring impact, reach, and expected spin-offs
  • Innovation, concept quality, and service quality
  • Financial structure and project feasibility
  • Relevance to tourism demand and sustainable development

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Complete the application form.
    • Gather the required supporting documents.
  • Step 2: Submit by email
    • Send the completed form and documents to gbouchard@cotenordqc.com.

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

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 (CED) 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