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EPRTNT — Hosting
Tourism funding for sustainable regional development
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
November 30, 2025
Opened October 8, 2025
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Tourism businesses, including for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives.
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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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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s objectives.
- Structuring impact, reach, and partnership potential.
- Innovation and quality of the concept, products, and services.
- Financial structure, relevance, and feasibility.
- Sustainable development and alignment with regional priorities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-eligibility check
- Complete the pre-eligibility form.
- Wait for validation by Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est.
- Receive the full application form by email.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the EPRTNT application form.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Return the completed form and documents to eprtnt@atrce.com.
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.
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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.