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Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Canada
Funding for sustainable tourism accommodation projects in Charlevoix
Grant and Funding
Overview
This program offers non-repayable financial support of up to $200,000 to tourism accommodation projects in Charlevoix that strengthen and diversify the regional offer. Eligible initiatives include construction, expansion, adaptation or reconversion of accommodation infrastructure and related experiential improvements that integrate sustainable development practices.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
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
- Canadians
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
Activities funded
- Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation or reconversion of tourism accommodation infrastructures and equipment
- Deployment of new or enhanced tourism experiences linked to accommodation, including workforce housing solutions
- Development and enhancement of land and trails, including acquisition of specialized equipment, boats and rolling stock to enrich the visitor experience
- Integration of sustainable practices and climate adaptation measures within accommodation projects
- Projects that structure specific areas, fill accommodation deficits, extend operating seasons or add new services for tourists
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form in Excel format
- Detailed business plan for the project, including required authorizations and permits
- Financial statements for the last two years, if applicable
- Three-year financial forecasts after project completion, if applicable
- Board or council resolution authorizing the signatory for the funding application
Eligibility
- Be legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law and carry on business in Quebec
- Be a tourism establishment or organization that has respected commitments under any previous subsidy from the partners
- For tourist accommodation operators, comply with applicable laws and regulations and hold a valid registration number
- For nature and adventure tourism enterprises, comply with or commit to the Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec accreditation process
- Project must enhance, expand or improve tourism accommodation supply and services in the territory
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism businesses
- Non-profit tourism organizations
- Tourism cooperatives
- Municipal entities in the Charlevoix region
- Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, tourism organizations and enterprises, and their groupings
Who is not eligible
- Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries and government agencies
- Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Enterprises not compliant with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process, where applicable
Eligible expenses
- Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, reconversion and replacement of infrastructures or equipment, including new tourism experiences
- Construction and equipment costs to improve attraction and workforce retention, such as employee accommodation
- Professional, technical and consulting fees for design, engineering, project management and reporting
- Project development fees, including preliminary studies, business plans and eco-responsible development plans (up to two years before application)
- Land and trail development, specialized equipment and furniture, boats and rolling stock enhancing the visitor experience, eligible land acquisition and related fees, sustainable practice integration, surveying, quality control, non-refundable taxes, contingencies (up to 15%) and art integration costs under the provincial policy
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Acquisition of an existing business and its infrastructures
- Promotion and marketing costs, including website redesign
- Administrative, storage or retail equipment and materials, and rental of land, buildings or facilities
- Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses, asset maintenance and regulatory compliance costs
- Regular maintenance, operating and administration expenses, financing costs, lobbying fees, cost overruns and legal fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Tourism businesses located in the Charlevoix region of Quebec
- New accommodation establishments only in Clermont, Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs, Notre-Dame-des-Monts, Saint-Urbain, Saint-Siméon and Baie-Sainte-Catherine
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the objectives of the EPRTNT 2025-2027 agreement
- Structuring impact, including attraction power, project reach, economic benefits, job creation and season extension
- Innovative character and quality of concept, products and services
- Financial structure and feasibility, including business plan quality, timeline and promoter expertise
- Integration of sustainable development principles and a detailed, standardized customer journey, with a minimum passing score of 60%
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Application File
- Consult the EPRTNT accommodation promoter guide and validate project eligibility.
- Complete the required business plan and gather all supporting documents listed for the program.
- Step 2: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the “Demande d’aide financière EPRTNT 25-27 région de Charlevoix” form in Excel format.
- Ensure the form is duly signed by the authorized representative.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Email the completed form and all required documents to claudia.villeneuve@tourisme-charlevoix.com.
Additional information
- A minimum passing score of 60% is required for project selection.
- Projects must integrate concrete sustainable development measures with positive environmental, social and economic impacts.
- Contracts for construction work of $100,000 or more must be awarded through a public call for tenders.
- Financial aid of $100,000 or more to a for-profit organization with over 100 employees requires an equal opportunity program.
Contacts
claudia.villeneuve@tourisme-charlevoix.com
4186654454
