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EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer

Support for structuring regional tourism offerings
Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable financial support for tourism projects that help structure the regional offer in the Eastern Townships. It supports routes and circuits, thematic products, and other initiatives that strengthen regional tourism.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : October 8, 2025
  • Closing date : November 30, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • 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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Creation of tourism routes and circuits
  • Development of a thematic tourism product
  • Other projects that structure the regional tourism offer

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Project plan with expected deliverables and 3-year impacts
  • Most recent financial statements for the last two years
  • Forecast income and expenses for the project period
  • Board resolution authorizing the application signatory

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • Municipal entities
  • Recognized Indigenous communities and nations
  • Regional tourism associations
  • Groupings of eligible applicants

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries, and government agencies
  • Businesses listed in the public contracts ineligible enterprises register
  • Businesses not compliant with Quebec’s French-language francization process

Eligible expenses

  • Specialized consultant and firm fees
  • Travel, overhead, salaries, and benefits for project staff
  • Purchase and installation of equipment needed to structure the tourism offer
  • Net taxes related to eligible costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects in restaurants and retail
  • Tourism reception and signage projects
  • Training content development
  • Gambling-related projects and alcohol sales or consumption projects
  • Projects mainly focused on upgrading, maintaining, or replacing existing infrastructure or equipment

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec
  • Cantons-de-l’Est

Processing and Agreement

  • Submit the pre-eligibility form for an initial review.
  • Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est validates the application’s main eligibility elements.
  • Eligible applicants receive the full application form by email.
  • The completed application is submitted by email with the required documents.
  • Applicants receive an official funding or refusal notice after the analysis period.

Additional information

  • The program is managed by Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est.
  • Applications are generally processed over several months.
  • Incomplete applications are automatically rejected.
  • Applicants may need to provide financing confirmations before signing the agreement.

Contacts

eprtnt@atrce.com
819 820-2020

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Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer Program

What is the EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer?

This program provides non-repayable financial support for tourism projects that help structure the regional offer in the Eastern Townships. It supports routes and circuits, thematic products, and other initiatives that strengthen regional tourism.

How much funding can be received?

EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $150,000 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 — Structuring the tourism offer program?

To be eligible for the EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Doing business in Quebec Tourism project with regional impact

What expenses are eligible under EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer?

Creation of tourism routes and circuits Development of a thematic tourism product Other projects that structure the regional tourism offer

Who can I contact for more information about the EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer?

You can contact Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est by email at eprtnt@atrce.com or by phone at 819 820-2020.

Where is the EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer available?

The EPRTNT — Structuring the tourism offer program is available Estrie, Quebec.