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Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Non-repayable support for tourism development projects
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable financial assistance to support tourism businesses in Bas-Saint-Laurent. It funds projects related to tourism development, digital transformation, studies and advisory services, festivals and events, accommodation, and structuring the regional 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
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction, expansion or improvement of tourism infrastructures, and development or renewal of tourism products and services.
- Consolidation, implementation, expansion or modernization of tourism attractions, facilities, activities or services.
- Structuring regional projects such as thematic routes, circuits, mobility and accessibility initiatives that have multi-partner impacts over at least three years.
- Tourism accommodation projects that address capacity gaps, improve quality, extend operating seasons or add services for visitors.
- Digital transformation projects for tourism enterprises to enhance client experience, transactions, data management and revenue optimization.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed official application form submitted in Excel format.
- Full business plan or project plan, including required permits and authorizations.
- Financial statements for the last two years and interim or projected financial statements, as required.
- Board or council resolution authorizing the signatory and confirming commitments.
- Attestations or certificates such as OQLF compliance, tourism accreditations and, if applicable, Indigenous status certification.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism organizations.
- Non-profit tourism organizations.
- Tourism cooperatives.
- Municipal entities.
- Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, and Indigenous tourism organizations or businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations and departments or agencies of the governments of Quebec and Canada.
- Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Organizations not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
Eligible expenses
- Construction, expansion, redevelopment and adaptation of tourism infrastructures, including land development, trails and specialized equipment or furniture.
- Acquisition and installation of tourism equipment, boats or rolling stock dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience and workforce retention.
- Professional fees for design, engineering, technical staff, project management, studies, business plans and sustainable development plans.
- Project-related travel, salaries and benefits for dedicated human resources, and general costs directly tied to eligible structuring projects.
- Net taxes, contingencies (within program limits) and costs related to integrating artworks under the Quebec public art integration policy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with EPRTNT objectives and identified regional tourism priorities.
- Structuring impact, including attraction power, reach, spillovers, partnerships, job creation and season extension.
- Innovative character and quality of the tourism concept, products and services.
- Sound financial structure, including project financing plan and relevance to target markets and clientele.
- Overall feasibility, including schedule, business plan quality, proponent expertise and integration of sustainable development principles.
How to apply
- Contact the program team by email or phone to request the official application form.
- Book an appointment at least 10 working days before the call deadline.
- Use the updated application form; the old version should not be used.
- Submit the request through the program contact channel before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after each call deadline.
- Applicants should expect an answer in about two months.
- Requests over $100,000 may take longer to process.
- An appointment must be scheduled at least 10 working days before the deadline.
Additional information
- The financial assistance is non-repayable under the EPRTNT 2025-2027 agreement.
- Only one project submission per operating site is allowed in the Attractions, activities and facilities category for 2025-2027.
- Applicants must allow at least two months after each call deadline to receive a funding decision.
- Projects must integrate sustainable development measures and will be assessed on their environmental, social and economic approach.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities Program
What is the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities?
This program provides non-repayable financial assistance to support tourism businesses in Bas-Saint-Laurent. It funds projects related to tourism development, digital transformation, studies and advisory services, festivals and events, accommodation, and structuring the regional tourism offer.
How much funding can be received?
Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $300,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities program?
To be eligible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities program, you must:
Legally constituted tourism-focused organization active in Quebec.
Project aligned with EPRTNT objectives and regional tourism priorities.
Meets minimum project cost and required own-source funding.
What expenses are eligible under Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities?
Construction, expansion or improvement of tourism infrastructures, and development or renewal of tourism products and services.
Consolidation, implementation, expansion or modernization of tourism attractions, facilities, activities or services.
Structuring regional projects such as thematic routes, circuits, mobility and accessibility initiatives that have multi-partner impacts over at least three years.
Tourism accommodation projects that address capacity gaps, improve quality, extend operating seasons or add services for visitors.
Digital transformation projects for tourism enterprises to enhance client experience, transactions, data management and revenue optimization.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities?
You can contact Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism (TBSL) by email at programmes@bassaintlaurent.ca or by phone at 4188671272.
Where is the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities available?
The Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities is a Grant and Funding