Programme d'aide numérique au tourisme ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Tourism businesses operating in Quebec - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector - Accommodations (hotels, inns, bed & breakfasts) - Attractions and entertainment venues - Restaurants and food service establishments - Tour operators and travel agencies - Tourism-related retail and service providers - Businesses must be registered and in good standing - Preference for businesses with fewer than 50 employees ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $5,000 CAD - Funding type: Non-repayable grant (subsidy for consulting services) - Cost sharing: Covers up to 100% of qualified digital consulting services - No matching requirement from the business - Service-based funding: Money paid directly for expert consultation, not direct business cash - Duration: Funds must be used within the program period specified by the administrator ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Digital marketing strategy consultation - Website development or optimization guidance - E-commerce platform setup and training - Search engine optimization (SEO) services - Social media marketing strategy - Online visibility and branding consultation - Digital tools and platform selection advice - Customer analytics and online performance assessment - Email marketing strategy development - Online booking system implementation guidance - Digital advertising strategy consultation - Services from qualified digital experts only ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Pre-approval: Business must be approved before consulting services begin - Qualified provider requirement: Consultant must be an accredited or recognized digital expert - Service delivery: Consulting must be completed within the program timeline - Documentation: Invoices and proof of service delivery required for reimbursement - Reporting: Business may need to report on implementation of recommendations - Exclusions: Excludes software licenses, hardware purchases, or payroll costs - Single use: Typically one-time funding per business per program cycle - Deadline: Applications subject to program closing date and available budget