EPRTNT — Digital development of a company

Who is eligible?

The eligible applicants for the Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme 2022-2025 (EPRTNT) grant in the category of digital development of a tourism business include:- For-profit organizations (OBL);- Non-profit organizations (OBNL);- Cooperatives;- Municipal entities (municipalities, cities, towns, parishes, townships, united townships, northern villages, unorganized territories, regional county municipalities (MRC), metropolitan communities, inter-municipal boards, and corporations or organizations where a municipal corporation appoints the majority of members or funds over half the organization);- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations by the National Assembly as well as Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses;- Any combination of these eligible clients.The business must be legally constituted under the laws of the Government of Quebec or the Government of Canada and must conduct business in Quebec. Eligible organizations must have met any previous commitments to partners when previous grants were awarded. Companies and organizations operating a tourist accommodation facility must comply with existing laws and regulations concerning such facilities and hold a registration number. Adventure and nature tourism companies must show they comply with the "Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec" standards, have begun the process to meet these standards, or commit to initiating such a process.Exclusions:- Crown Corporations and governmental departments of Quebec and Canada;- Companies registered on the registry of enterprises non-eligible for public contracts;- Enterprises that have not complied with the francization process of the "Office québécois de la langue française".Additionally, no financial aid will be granted to a company if the Minister funds a similar project with a grouping of sector-based enterprises (e.g., a sectoral tourism association (ATS)).

Who is not eligible

This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions ensure the funds target eligible entities that promote tourism development aligned with the grant's strategic objectives.

• State-owned enterprises and departments or agencies of the governments of Quebec and Canada.
• Companies listed in the registry of companies not eligible for public contracts.
• Businesses that are non-compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
• Companies funded by the Minister for a similar project through sectoral business groups (e.g., a sectoral tourism association).

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies located in specific geographical areas determined by the funding body, specifically within Quebec. The eligible locations are intended to boost regional economic growth through digital development in tourism.

• Companies operating within the province of Quebec.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The intervention financial contribution is non-repayable.
• The project must have eligible costs of at least $10,000.
• The maximum financial contribution is $30,000, which cannot exceed 30% of the eligible costs for profit-oriented organizations or 50% for non-profit organizations and others.
• The funding structure necessitates a minimum investment from the promoter, which varies by client type—for instance, 50% for profit-oriented businesses and 10% for indigenous communities.
• The funding sources from the promoter, including any of their partners, cannot stem from sources counted in the total governmental aid package, from asset transfers, or from contributions in goods and services.
• The aggregate of governmental financial aids includes contributions from municipal entities and all departments and organizations of the Quebec and federal governments.
• Projects with financial aid commitment exceeding $100,000 must engage in a program ensuring equal access, aligning with Quebec's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• All businesses operating in Quebec, regardless of size, must adhere to the provisions of the Quebec French Language Charter as of June 1, 2022.