Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Numerical

• Completed and signed application form submitted in Excel format
• Business plan or digital project plan, depending on project scope
• Two professional service offers, if applicable
• Financial statements for the last two years and latest interim statements, where required
• Three-year financial forecasts following project completion, where required
• Board resolution mandating the signatory and any other relevant document
• OQLF attestation or certification for organizations with 25+ employees, if applicable
• Confirmation letters from financial partners, if available
• Proof of compliance or commitment for Aventure Écotourisme Québec accreditation, for nature and adventure tourism businesses
• Indigenous certificate or certification confirming Indigenous status, if applicable

• Applicant must be a tourism enterprise or organization (for‑profit, non‑profit, cooperative, municipal entity, Indigenous community or organization, or a grouping of these).
• Organization must be legally constituted under Quebec or Canada law and conduct business in Quebec.
• Applicant must have fulfilled commitments tied to any previous subsidy from the program partners.
• Tourism accommodation operators must comply with applicable laws and hold a valid registration number.
• Nature and adventure tourism businesses must comply with, be in the process of complying with, or commit to comply with Aventure Écotourisme Québec Qualité‑Sécurité standards.

Who is eligible?

• For‑profit tourism enterprises
• Non‑profit tourism organizations
• Tourism cooperatives
• Municipal entities involved in tourism
• Indigenous communities, nations, tourism organizations and businesses, and groupings of these clients

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
• Enterprises not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française

Eligible expenses

• Professional fees for support and implementation of digital solutions
• Purchase of technological or other equipment enabling use of the solution
• First cloud service subscription (up to 24 months), if applicable
• Purchase of hardware, software or mobile apps to increase client interaction
• Purchase of integrated management software packages and e‑commerce software
• Travel costs within public‑sector scales, overhead, salaries and benefits of project‑dedicated human resources
• Professional fees for training and upskilling staff involved in the digital development project
• Net taxes (non‑refundable portion) related to direct eligible costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Salaries, operating expenses and current management costs of the promoter
• Purchase or rental of land, buildings or facilities, and capital expenditures for equipment acquisition
• Purchase of bandwidth and commissions on online sales or booking platforms
• Recurring operating fees of the business solution and development of video games or technological infrastructures
• Server room setup and costs related to working capital, debt service, operating or capital losses, and capital buyback
• Costs for regulatory compliance, asset maintenance or upgrades, and any taxes or costs eligible for refunds
• Asset transfers, in‑kind or service contributions, and direct or indirect operating or administration fees
• Routine maintenance, operating expenses, financing fees and lobbyist remuneration
• Costs contractually committed before application (except project design fees)
• Promotion, advertising, marketing costs, cost overruns and legal fees

Eligible geographic areas

• Tourism enterprises operating in the Bas‑Saint‑Laurent region of Quebec

• Alignment with EPRTNT 2025‑2027 objectives and regional priorities.
• Structuring impact, including attractiveness, project reach, spin‑offs, partnerships and job creation.
• Degree of innovation and quality of concept, products and services.
• Strength of financial structure and project financing plan.
• Relevance, feasibility and consideration of sustainable development principles.

• Step 1: Validate Eligibility
  • Use the eligibility self‑assessment tool for the “Développement numérique d’une entreprise” category.
  • Confirm that your organization and project meet all admissibility conditions.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
  • Complete the official EPRTNT BSL – Développement numérique d’une entreprise application form.
  • Prepare the required supporting documents (business or project plan, financial statements, forecasts, resolutions, attestations, etc.).
• Step 3: Obtain Official Form and Support
  • Contact the program team by email or phone to obtain the latest version of the application form.
  • Schedule a meeting at least 10 business days before the call deadline.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Sign the completed form and send it with all required documents by email to programmes@bassaintlaurent.ca.
  • Ensure submission before the specified call for projects deadline.

• Eligibility of the project is first verified and clarifications may be requested from the promoter by Tourisme Bas‑Saint‑Laurent.
• The project is then analyzed and evaluated, with recommendations made by the management committee.
• The promoter receives a letter either announcing the amount awarded or informing of a refusal.
• For approved projects, a financial assistance agreement is signed.
• Applicants should expect at least a two‑month response time after each call deadline, with longer delays possible for larger requests.

• The financial support is provided as a non‑repayable contribution.
• Applicants must respect maximum thresholds for cumulative government assistance based on their client category.
• Projects are assessed with specific attention to sustainable and responsible tourism practices.
• An incomplete file at the call deadline will not be analyzed and is deferred to a later period.