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Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourism funding — the November 13, 2026 call is closed
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 50,000 - $ 300,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- November 13, 2026
- 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.
The 2025–2027 call is now closed. The official provider page states that the final deadline was November 13, 2026. The former requirement to meet the programme team at least ten business days before the deadline does not establish continued acceptance.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $300,000
- Minimum funding
- $50,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Scope
- Regional, Provincial
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Official sources
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. The 2025–2027 call is now closed. The official provider page states that the final deadline was November 13, 2026. The former requirement to meet the programme team at least ten business days before the deadline does not establish continued acceptance.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is November 13, 2026.
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, 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.
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 Bas-Saint-Laurent, Quebec.