DEC — Programme pour la croissance du tourisme Québec (PDEQ) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the tourism sector - Non-profit organizations with tourism development mandates - Tourism cooperatives and associations - Businesses and organizations must be established in Quebec - Must demonstrate a primary focus on tourism product or experience development - Eligible sectors include: accommodations, attractions, food & beverage, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, and related services ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amounts: Typically $10,000 to $100,000+ per project (varies by initiative phase) - Non-repayable grant: Funds do not require repayment - Co-financing requirement: Projects generally require 25-50% cost-sharing from applicant (match rate varies by project type and applicant profile) - Funding structure: Contributions cover eligible project costs; disbursed upon milestone achievement and documentation approval - Budget allocation: Funds distributed based on project scope, regional priorities, and available program resources ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Development of new tourism products and experiences - Market research and feasibility studies for tourism initiatives - Design and prototype development for tourism offerings - Digital platform and e-commerce solutions for tourism businesses - Training and skills development for tourism staff - Marketing and promotional materials for tourism products - Technology adoption and innovation in service delivery - Accessibility improvements to tourism facilities and experiences - Branding and packaging of local tourism experiences ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application requirements: Detailed business plan, project budget, timeline, and market analysis documentation - Deliverables: Projects must achieve stated milestones and produce measurable tourism impact outcomes - Reporting: Ongoing progress reports and financial accountability documentation required - Funding release: Typically disbursed in tranches upon verification of milestone completion - Timeline: Projects generally span 12-24 months from approval to completion - Compliance: Adherence to DEC guidelines, Quebec tax residency requirements, and financial audit standards - Promotion: Acknowledgment of government