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Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business
Support for digital development of Charlevoix tourism businesses
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Côte-Nord, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 in non-repayable funding to support the digital development of tourism businesses in Charlevoix. It finances implementation of innovative technological solutions that enhance customer experience, transactions and data-driven management within tourism organizations.
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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 : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Côte-Nord
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
- Implementation of digital solutions to increase virtual or online interactions with clients while enhancing their experience.
- Digital transformation projects that improve organizational efficiency and performance of tourism businesses.
- Acquisition and integration of business technologies for transactions, customer experience, data and revenue management, including adaptation, optimization or interconnection of existing solutions.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form in Excel format.
- Comprehensive business plan for the project.
- Financial statements for the last two years, if required.
- Three-year financial forecasts following project completion, if required.
- Board or council resolution authorizing the funding application and project costs, where applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses operating in Charlevoix.
- For-profit tourism organizations.
- Non-profit tourism organizations and cooperatives.
- Municipal entities involved in tourism.
- Indigenous communities, nations and tourism organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations, and Quebec and Canadian government ministries and agencies.
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Businesses not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française, when applicable.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for support and implementation of proposed digital solutions.
- Purchase of technological or other equipment required to use the solution.
- First subscription (up to 24 months) to cloud services linked to the solution.
- Purchase of hardware, software, mobile applications, integrated management software and e-commerce software to enhance client interaction and business management.
- Project-specific travel expenses, overheads, salaries and benefits, professional training and related net taxes.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries, operating and current management expenses of the promoter.
- Purchase or rental of land, buildings or facilities, and capital expenditures for equipment acquisition.
- Bandwidth purchases, sales commissions on online platforms and recurring operating fees of the business solution.
- Working capital, debt service, operating or capital losses, buyback of capital and compliance or maintenance-related costs.
- Quebec and federal sales tax portions refundable to the business, asset transfers, in-kind contributions, routine maintenance, financing, lobbying, promotion/marketing, cost overruns and legal fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Tourism businesses and organizations located in Quebec.
- Projects serving the Charlevoix tourist region.
Additional information
- 15% of the maximum financial contribution is tied to the project’s performance in sustainable development.
- Projects must achieve a minimum passing score of 60% based on the selection criteria.
- Promoters’ matching funds cannot come from other government aid counted in the funding accumulation.
- Tourism Charlevoix offers support to businesses to prepare and submit their applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business. 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 – Digital development of a business?
This program provides up to $200,000 in non-repayable funding to support the digital development of tourism businesses in Charlevoix. It finances implementation of innovative technological solutions that enhance customer experience, transactions and data-driven management within tourism organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business program?
To be eligible for the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business program, you must:
Legally constituted tourism-related organization operating in Quebec.
Includes for-profit, non-profit, cooperatives, municipal and Indigenous entities.
Compliant with sector regulations and prior program commitments.
What expenses are eligible under Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business?
Implementation of digital solutions to increase virtual or online interactions with clients while enhancing their experience.
Digital transformation projects that improve organizational efficiency and performance of tourism businesses.
Acquisition and integration of business technologies for transactions, customer experience, data and revenue management, including adaptation, optimization or interconnection of existing solutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business?
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 – Digital development of a business available?
The Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business program is available across Canada.
Is the Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Charlevoix Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business is a Grant and Funding