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EPRTNT — Hosting

Tourism funding for sustainable regional development
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The EPRTNT 2025-2027 supports tourism businesses in the Cantons-de-l’Est with non-repayable funding of up to $100,000. It backs projects in accommodation, digital development, attractions, activities, equipment, events, structuring tourism supply, and studies or advisory services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
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
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Housing
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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

Documents Needed

  • Completed pre-eligibility form
  • Completed application form
  • Project business plan
  • Financial statements
  • Board resolution and supporting confirmations

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses, including for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives.
  • Municipal entities.
  • Recognized Indigenous communities and nations, and Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses.
  • Regional tourism associations with financial partners for each project.
  • Groupings of eligible entities.

Who is not eligible

  • State-owned enterprises and government ministries or agencies of Quebec and Canada.
  • Businesses listed on the Register of Companies Ineligible for Public Contracts.
  • Businesses not compliant with the francisation process of the Office québécois de la langue française.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for studies, diagnosis, consulting, and project-related advice
  • Project management and reporting fees from recognized professionals or consultants
  • Costs linked to project-related travel and development of tourism offer, including accommodations and products
  • Technical costs tied to implementation of tourism projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Construction or development costs already covered by another program.
  • Routine operating costs and general administration.
  • Projects already completed or underway before the application date.
  • Projects in sectors excluded by the program, such as gambling or alcohol sales.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first reviewed through a pre-eligibility form.
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est validates the pre-eligibility step before sending the full application form.
  • Applications are then analyzed over a period of months.
  • Applicants receive a notice of support or refusal, and approved projects must sign a funding agreement.

Additional information

  • The program includes a pre-eligibility form before the full application.
  • Selected applicants must provide supporting documents with the application.
  • Applications are submitted by email after the form is completed.
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est reviews the pre-eligibility step before sending the full form.

Contacts

eprtnt@atrce.com

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Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT — Hosting Program

What is the EPRTNT — Hosting?

The EPRTNT 2025-2027 supports tourism businesses in the Cantons-de-l’Est with non-repayable funding of up to $100,000. It backs projects in accommodation, digital development, attractions, activities, equipment, events, structuring tourism supply, and studies or advisory services.

How much funding can be received?

EPRTNT — Hosting Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 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 — Hosting program?

To be eligible for the EPRTNT — Hosting program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Doing business in Quebec Tourism accommodation compliance required

What expenses are eligible under EPRTNT — Hosting?

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

Who can I contact for more information about the EPRTNT — Hosting?

You can contact Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est by email at eprtnt@atrce.com.

Where is the EPRTNT — Hosting available?

The EPRTNT — Hosting program is available Estrie, Quebec.