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EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities - Quebec - Canada
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EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities

Funding for tourism attractions and equipment
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable funding for tourism attractions, activities, and equipment in the Eastern Townships. It supports construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, modernization, and new tourism experiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Estrie
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Other Recreation and Social Clubs
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure
  • Consolidation, implementation, expansion, or modernization of tourist attractions, equipment, activities, or services
  • Development or renewal of tourism products and services

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel
  • Project business plan, including required permits and authorizations
  • Recent financial statements and three-year projected financial statements
  • Board resolution authorizing the application signatory
  • Partner funding confirmation, if available
  • Proof of compliance with Aventure Écotourisme Québec standards, if applicable
  • Indigenous certification, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism for-profit businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Municipal entities
  • Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, and tourism businesses

Who is not eligible

  • State-owned corporations and government ministries or agencies
  • Businesses listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with Quebec French-language requirements

Eligible expenses

  • Construction, expansion, improvement, replacement, and adaptation costs for eligible tourism infrastructure and equipment
  • Professional fees for design, engineering, supervision, and project management
  • Land development, trail development, specialized equipment, furniture, boats, and rolling stock
  • Surveying, quality control, net taxes, and approved public art integration costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Business acquisition and its infrastructure
  • Promotion and marketing costs, including website redesign
  • Administrative, storage, retail-space, financing, legal, and operating costs
  • Maintenance, asset upkeep, regulatory compliance, and cost overruns
  • Projects already completed or under way when the application is filed

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est territory

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit the pre-eligibility form for review by Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est
  • If eligible, receive the application form by email
  • Send the completed application and required documents by email
  • Applications are reviewed over several months
  • Applicants are notified by official funding or refusal letter

Additional information

  • Applications are first screened through a pre-eligibility form.
  • Incomplete applications are automatically rejected.
  • Approved applicants must sign a funding agreement.
  • Projects may be subject to public procurement and cultural arts-integration rules.

Contacts

eprtnt@atrce.com
819 820-2020

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Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities Program

What is the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities?

This program provides non-repayable funding for tourism attractions, activities, and equipment in the Eastern Townships. It supports construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, modernization, and new tourism experiences.

How much funding can be received?

EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was November 30, 2025.

Who is eligible for the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities program?

To be eligible for the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Operates in Quebec Tourism-related project

What expenses are eligible under EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities?

Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure Consolidation, implementation, expansion, or modernization of tourist attractions, equipment, activities, or services Development or renewal of tourism products and services

Who can I contact for more information about the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities?

You can contact Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est by email at eprtnt@atrce.com or by phone at 819 820-2020.

Where is the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities available?

The EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities program is available Estrie, Quebec.