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EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and equipment
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 the development of tourism services and 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
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
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
- Full project business plan, including permits and authorizations
- Recent financial statements and projected financial statements
- Board resolution authorizing the application signatory
- Partner funding confirmation, if available
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EPRTNT — Attractions, activities and facilities. 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 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 the development of tourism services and 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.