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EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services
Funding for tourism studies and consulting support
Last Update: April 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 8, 2025
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 for consulting services and up to $50,000 for studies. It supports tourism businesses in the Eastern Townships with studies, diagnostics, advisory services, and responsible, sustainable business improvement projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 8, 2025
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies and diagnostics
- Individual business coaching and consulting services
- Projects to improve business practices
- Projects on workforce skills, customer service, digital needs, or new business activities
- Projects for responsible and sustainable policies or initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form in Excel
- Call for proposals document or project brief
- Two professional service quotes
- Board resolution authorizing the signatory
- Financial partner confirmations, if available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations
- Regional tourism associations
- Groupings of eligible applicants
Who is not eligible
- State-owned companies
- Ministries and government agencies of Quebec or Canada
- Applicants listed in the public contracts exclusion register
- Businesses not compliant with Quebec French language requirements
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for specialized firms or consultants
- Consulting fees for studies and business support
- Net taxes on direct costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries, operating costs, and management fees
- Working capital, debt service, and financing costs
- Promotion, advertising, and marketing expenses
- Legal fees
- Costs already committed before application submission
Eligible geographic areas
- Eastern Townships (Cantons-de-l'Est), Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Submit a pre-eligibility form first
- Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est reviews the pre-eligibility form
- If accepted, the application form is shared by email
- Submit the completed application with required documents by email
Additional information
- The support is a non-repayable contribution.
- Applications are first screened through a pre-eligibility form.
- Two professional service quotes are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services?
This program provides up to $20,000 for consulting services and up to $50,000 for studies. It supports tourism businesses in the Eastern Townships with studies, diagnostics, advisory services, and responsible, sustainable business improvement projects.
How much funding can be received?
EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 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 — Studies and consulting services program?
To be eligible for the EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services program, you must:
Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada
Doing business in Quebec
Two professional quotes required
What expenses are eligible under EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services?
Studies and diagnostics
Individual business coaching and consulting services
Projects to improve business practices
Projects on workforce skills, customer service, digital needs, or new business activities
Projects for responsible and sustainable policies or initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services?
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 — Studies and consulting services available?
The EPRTNT — Studies and consulting services program is available Estrie, Quebec.