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Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations
Funding for sustainable tourism accommodation projects in Charlevoix
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations program?
To be eligible for the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations program, you must:
Legally constituted and operating in Quebec
Tourism business or organization meeting regulatory requirements
Project improving or expanding accommodation offer
What expenses are eligible under Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations?
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
Who can I contact for more information about the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations?
You can contact Charlevoix Tourism by email at claudia.villeneuve@tourisme-charlevoix.com or by phone at 4186654454.
Where is the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations available?
The Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations program is available across Canada.
Is the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Accommodations is a Grant and Funding