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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation
Funding for sustainable tourism accommodation projects in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 75,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $75,000 in non-repayable funding to support the development and improvement of tourist accommodation in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It targets projects that enhance tourism quality, expand capacity, extend operating seasons, and add new services in a sustainable and responsible manner.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that structure a specific territory and address deficits in tourist accommodation units
- Projects that improve the quality level of the accommodation sector
- Projects that extend the operating season and opening period of the tourism business
- Projects that introduce new services adapted to tourist clienteles
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form (Excel format)
- Complete business plan for the project, including required permits and authorizations
- Financial statements for the last two fiscal years, where applicable
- Three-year financial forecasts following project completion, or equivalent project income and expense document
- Board or council resolution authorizing the signatory, plus required attestations (OQLF, cultural or Indigenous certificates, partner confirmations, where applicable)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism-sector for-profit organizations
- Tourism-sector non-profit organizations
- Tourism cooperatives
- Municipal entities in Quebec
- Recognized Indigenous communities, nations and Indigenous tourism enterprises
Who is not eligible
- Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries and government agencies
- Applicants listed on the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- Businesses not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française
Eligible expenses
- Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, conversion, development and replacement of infrastructures or equipment, including deployment of new tourism experiences
- Construction and equipment acquisition improving visitor appeal and workforce retention (e.g., employee lodging)
- Professional, technical, consulting and project management fees, including studies, business plans and eco-responsible development plans
- Costs related to land and trail development, specialized equipment and furniture, boats and rolling stock enhancing the visitor experience, and necessary land or rights acquisition
- Costs for integrating sustainable practices and climate adaptation, surveying, quality control, net taxes, contingencies (up to 15%), and eligible art integration under the provincial policy
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects carried out in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec
- Tourism enterprises established in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Additional information
- The financial assistance is a non-repayable contribution.
- Projects receiving $100,000 or more and involving over 100 employees may trigger equal access program obligations for for-profit organizations.
- Construction contracts of $100,000 or more require a public call for tenders.
- Application deadlines include November 18, 2025, and October 13, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation?
This program offers up to $75,000 in non-repayable funding to support the development and improvement of tourist accommodation in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. It targets projects that enhance tourism quality, expand capacity, extend operating seasons, and add new services in a sustainable and responsible manner.
How much funding can be received?
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation program?
To be eligible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation program, you must:
Legally constituted organization doing business in Quebec
Tourism-focused entity (for-profit, non-profit, cooperative, municipal, or Indigenous)
Accommodation operators compliant with laws and holding registration
What expenses are eligible under Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation?
Projects that structure a specific territory and address deficits in tourist accommodation units
Projects that improve the quality level of the accommodation sector
Projects that extend the operating season and opening period of the tourism business
Projects that introduce new services adapted to tourist clienteles
Who can I contact for more information about the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation?
You can contact Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism by email at eprtnt@atrat.org or by phone at 819-762-8181.
Where is the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation available?
The Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation program is available across Canada.
Is the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodation is a Grant and Funding