How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-12-31T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the EPRTNT — Hosting?

EPRTNT — Hosting is funded by Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est

What are EPRTNT — Hosting's eligibility criterias?

The company must be a legally constituted entity under the laws of Quebec or Canada and must conduct business in Quebec. The company must be a tourism business such as a for-profit organization, non-profit organization, cooperative, municipal entity, or recognized Indigenous community. It must adhere to all applicable laws and regulations for operating a tourist lodging establishment and possess a valid registration number.

EPRTNT — Hosting

Last Update: January 24, 2025

QC, Canada

Tourism digital transformation funding for sustainable growth

EPRTNT — Hosting at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $50,000 to $100,000
Up to 30% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : December 31, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Accommodation and food services

Grant Providers

Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est

Status

Open

Overview of the EPRTNT — Hosting program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Eligibility criteria of the EPRTNT — Hosting program

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.

Who is eligible?

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.

Who is not eligible

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Eligibility criteria of the EPRTNT — Hosting program

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.