EPRTNT — Hosting
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QC, Canada
Tourism digital transformation funding for sustainable growth
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- grant_single|closingDate December 31, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Accommodation and food services
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- Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
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The Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme 2022-2025 aims to support the development and growth of tourism businesses through responsible and sustainable practices, with a maximum funding of $100,000 for eligible projects that enhance tourism offerings and integrate innovative environmental solutions. Eligible activities include construction, expansion, and adaptation projects that address accommodation shortages and improve service quality.
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This grant provides non-repayable financial contributions designed to support the development of geographically specific tourism accommodations. The funding aims to encourage economic impact through new and sustainable tourism solutions.
- The financial contribution is non-repayable.
- Eligible projects must have costs of at least $50,000.
- The maximum financial intervention is $100,000.
- The financial contribution will not exceed 30% of eligible costs for for-profit entities and 50% for non-profit entities and others.
- For-profit entities must provide a minimum of 50% of project funding from their own resources.
- Non-profit entities, cooperatives, municipal entities, and indigenous communities require a minimum of 20% of project funding from their own sources.
- Indigenous entities can receive up to 90% government assistance.
- Funds from promoters and partners cannot come from government sources or asset transfers.
- Additionally, funding requires a public call for tenders for construction projects worth $100,000 or more.
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The EPRTNT grant supports the development and enhancement of the tourism sector with a focus on creating a unique and sustainable tourist experience. Eligible activities are designed to address accommodation deficits and to improve the quality and availability of tourism services.
- Structuring a specific territory for tourism development.
- Addressing shortages in tourist accommodation units.
- Improving the quality level of the accommodation sector.
- Extending the activity period and opening times for tourist businesses.
- Offering new services tailored to tourist clienteles.
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant’s legal status, location, and compliance with regulations.
- The applicant must be a legally incorporated business entity under the laws of Quebec or Canada and operate within Quebec.
- Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, and recognized Indigenous communities and tourism organizations.
- Applicants must comply with legal and regulatory requirements for operating a tourist accommodation and possess a valid registration number.
- Applicants must have fulfilled any previous grant commitments, where applicable.
- Nature and adventure tourism businesses must demonstrate adherence to Adventure Écotourisme Québec's Qualité-Sécurité program or commit to following or beginning compliance with its standards.
- Entities excluded from eligibility include state-owned enterprises, ministries and agencies of the governments of Quebec and Canada, businesses on the public contracts ineligible registry, and businesses not compliant with Quebec's language francization process.
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This grant targets various organizations engaged in the tourism sector, including municipal entities, Indigenous communities, and tourism-related businesses, aiming to stimulate regional economies and promote responsible tourism practices.
- Tourism businesses, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, cooperatives, should be legally constituted in Québec or Canada.
- Municipal entities, encompassing municipalities, cities, towns, villages, metropolitan communities, and similar territorial organizations.
- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations, as well as entities engaging in or supporting Indigenous tourism.
- Collaborations or groupings of these eligible entities.
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This grant excludes certain companies and industries due to their status or main activity. The restrictions ensure that only eligible and compliant entities receive funding.
- State-owned enterprises and government departments or agencies of Quebec and Canada.
- Businesses listed on the Register of Companies Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Companies not compliant with the francisation process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
- Projects involving tourist lodging establishments such as condotels and tourist residences.
- Projects from the restaurant and retail sectors.
- Projects related to gambling and alcohol sales or consumption.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the realization of eligible tourism accommodation projects.
- Costs for construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, or conversion of infrastructure.
- Replacement of infrastructure or equipment and deployment of a new tourist experience.
- Fees paid to recognized professionals for design or engineering.
- Technical personnel fees and consultants for project monitoring and management, including reporting fees.
- Costs related to the development, layout, and enhancement of land and trails.
- Costs for purchasing and installing specialized equipment and furniture.
- Acquisition costs of boats or rolling stock to enhance the client experience.
- Acquisition of land, easements, and rights of way required for the project, excluding transactions with related companies or shareholder-held assets.
- Land survey costs.
- Site quality control costs.
- Net taxes related to direct costs.
- Costs associated with integrating artwork into a building or site per the government's Policy of Integration of Arts into Architecture and Environment.
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This grant is exclusively for companies operating within the province of Quebec, Canada, as emphasized by the requirements for legal constitution and compliance with local regulations.
- Province of Quebec, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection of projects under this grant focus on their alignment with the grant's objectives as well as qualitative and operational factors.
- The adequacy of the project in achieving the objectives of the EPRTNT.
- The project's structuring capability, including its attraction power and impact, collaboration with other partners, job creation potential, and ability to extend the tourism season.
- The innovative nature of the project.
- The quality of the concept, products, and services proposed by the project.
- The financial structure and arrangement of the project.
- The relevance to the tourist clientele, including its diversification, market fit, competition analysis, quality of the offer, marketing strategy, and networking.
- The feasibility of the project, considering the timeline, marketing strategy, business plan quality, and promoter's expertise.
- The incorporation of sustainable development principles.
- The alignment of the project with regional development priorities and plans.
grant_single_labels_website|apply
1
Complete the pre-admission form
- Fill out the pre-eligibility form to validate eligibility.
- Wait for validation by Tourism Cantons-de-l'Est.
2
Complete the application form.
- Fill out the EPRTNT_Housing_TCE aid application form.
- Attach the required documents to the application.
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Transmission of the request
Send the completed application form and the required documents to the email address: eprtnt@atrce.com.
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eprtnt@atrce.com