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Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering - Quebec - Canada
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Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering

Non-repayable support for regional tourism projects
Tourisme Baie-James
Last Update: June 4, 2026
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Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to CAD 200,000 for structuring the regional tourism offer in Baie-James. It supports projects such as tourism routes, themed products, and initiatives that improve access, mobility, and the overall quality of the tourism offer.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 25-100 employees
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Creation of tourism routes and circuits
  • Development of thematic and regional tourism products
  • Projects that improve access to territories, intermodality, and sustainable visitor mobility
  • Other structuring projects that strengthen the regional tourism offer

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Project plan with expected deliverables and 3-year impacts
  • Most recent two years of financial statements
  • Forecast income and expense statement for the project duration
  • Board resolution authorizing the signatory and supporting documents, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Municipal entities
  • Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, and Indigenous tourism businesses

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial or federal Crown corporations, ministries, and government agencies
  • Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for specialized firms or consultants
  • Travel, overhead, salaries, and related benefits dedicated to the project
  • Purchase and installation of equipment needed to structure the tourism offer
  • Net taxes related to eligible costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Motorized transport equipment not dedicated to the visitor experience
  • Working capital, debt service, operating losses, and capital losses
  • Maintenance, compliance, promotion, advertising, and marketing costs
  • Costs committed before application submission, except project development fees
  • Legal fees and cost overruns

Eligible geographic areas

  • Chapais
  • Chibougamau
  • Lebel-sur-Quévillon
  • Matagami
  • Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government territory

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the program objectives
  • Structuring impact and regional reach
  • Innovation and quality of the concept, products, and services
  • Financial structure and project feasibility
  • Sustainable development and regional relevance

How to apply

1

Contact the project manager

  • Contact Tidjani Compaoré, Project Development Manager, at 418 748-8140 ext. 1228 or by email at tcompaore@tourismebaiejames.com.
  • This preliminary exchange must take place before submitting the project.
2

Complete the forms

  • Complete the self-assessment form and the financial assistance application form.
  • Prepare the required project documents and supporting materials.
3

Submit the application

  • Submit the completed forms and required documents by email to tcompaore@tourismebaiejames.com.
  • Ensure the file is complete, as incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received continuously and reviewed during specific analysis periods.
  • The project is assessed against the program objectives, project quality, feasibility, and regional priorities.
  • An incomplete file is not reviewed.
  • If approved, the funding is subject to the program rules and applicable obligations.

Additional information

  • A mandatory meeting with the Tourisme Baie-James team must take place before submission.
  • Applications are received on an ongoing basis and reviewed in specific analysis periods.
  • An incomplete application will not be reviewed.

Contacts

tcompaore@tourismebaiejames.com
4187488140

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering Program

What is the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering?

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to CAD 200,000 for structuring the regional tourism offer in Baie-James. It supports projects such as tourism routes, themed products, and initiatives that improve access, mobility, and the overall quality of the tourism offer.

How much funding can be received?

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering program?

To be eligible for the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Doing business in Quebec Project located in Baie-James

What expenses are eligible under Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering?

Creation of tourism routes and circuits Development of thematic and regional tourism products Projects that improve access to territories, intermodality, and sustainable visitor mobility Other structuring projects that strengthen the regional tourism offer

Who can I contact for more information about the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering?

You can contact Tourisme Baie-James by email at tcompaore@tourismebaiejames.com or by phone at 4187488140.

Where is the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering available?

The Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering is a Partnering and Collaboration