How much funding can be received?

The Entente de Partenariat Régional et de Transformation Numérique en Tourisme 2022-2025 offers non-repayable financial contributions, with a maximum of $50,000 for studies, to support tourism businesses in Quebec for projects focused on workforce development, customer service, digital needs, and sustainable practices. The program aims to stimulate regional economies and promote responsible and sustainable tourism.

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The EPRTNT grant provides financial support by offering non-repayable contributions tailored to project requirements. The modalities are structured to enhance both individual and collective initiatives within the tourism sector.

A minimum project cost of $10,000 for consulting services and $20,000 for studies is required to access the funding.
The maximum funding available is $20,000 for consulting services (unless it is a collective project involving at least 10 enterprises), and $50,000 for studies.
The funding will cover up to 30% of eligible costs for for-profit organizations and up to 50% for non-profit organizations and others.
Minimum promoter contribution varies: 50% for for-profit organizations, 20% for non-profits, cooperatives, and municipal entities, and 10% for Indigenous communities and entities.
A maximum cumulative governmental assistance limit is set: 50% for for-profit organizations, and 80% for non-profits, cooperatives, and municipalities, 90% for Indigenous communities and organizations.
Promoter's contribution cannot include assets transfer, in-kind goods and services, or funds from other governmental assistance.
Eligible costs include professional fees for tourism development-related studies or business improvement support and non-refundable taxes on direct costs.

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The grant aims to support projects that enhance business practices within the tourism sector through studies and consulting services. Eligible activities focus on workforce skills development, digital needs, and sustainability initiatives.

Conducting studies or diagnostics to improve workforce skills and competencies.
Providing consulting services to enhance customer service strategies.
Addressing digital transformation needs of tourism businesses.
Developing new projects or activities that contribute to a business's growth and expansion.
Implementing sustainable and responsible business practices or initiatives.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the type of applicant and compliance with accountabilities.

The applicant must be a legally constituted organization under the laws of the Government of Quebec or the Government of Canada and must conduct business in Quebec.
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities and organizations, regional tourist associations with additional financial partners, and other groupings of these clientele.
The applicant must have fulfilled any previous commitments to partners if they have received prior funding.
Applicants operating a tourist accommodation must comply with existing laws and regulations and have a registration number.
Nature and adventure tourism businesses must comply with or commit to the standards of the Aventure Écotourisme Québec’s Quality-Safety program.
Excluded from eligibility are government ministries and agencies, state corporations, businesses listed on the ineligible businesses registry for public contracts, and businesses not in compliance with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process.

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This grant is designed to support tourism-related businesses and organizations across various clienteles located in Québec, looking to promote responsible and sustainable tourism through innovative solutions and practices.

Tourism businesses including for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives.
Municipal entities such as municipalities, cities, towns, villages, and other designated municipal bodies.
Recognized Indigenous communities and nations, as well as Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses.
Regional tourist associations supported by financial partners other than those of the grant program.
Groups combining any of the eligible clienteles listed above.

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This grant excludes certain types of organizations and industries based on their status or primary activities. The aim is to focus support on those that align with the grant's strategic goals and legal requirements.

State-owned enterprises and government departments of Quebec and Canada.
Companies listed in the registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Businesses not compliant with the francization process mandated by the Office québécois de la langue française.

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The grant covers specific expenses related to consulting services aimed at improving the tourism offer or business practices.

Professional fees for specialized firms or consultants for specific studies regarding the development of the tourist offer of a territory.
Professional fees for specialized firms or consultants for providing support aimed at improving the quality of services and products.
Net taxes (excluding the refunded portion) related to direct costs.

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This grant is available to companies located within the specified geographical region as determined by the funding partners. Eligible entities must operate their business activities in Quebec, Canada.

Businesses must be legally constituted under the laws of the Government of Quebec or the Government of Canada and operate in Quebec.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on the alignment with objectives and the qualitative and quantitative potential of projects outlined below.

Alignment with the objectives of the EPRTNT.
Structural impact (attraction power, scope of the project, outcomes, collaboration with other partners, job creation, season extension, etc.).
Innovative nature of the project.
Quality in terms of concept, products, and services.
Financial structure and plan.
Relevance (significantly tourist clientele and its diversification, market, competition, quality of offer, marketing strategy, networking, etc.).
Feasibility (timeline, marketing strategy, quality of business plan or study specification, promoter's expertise).
Consideration of sustainable development principles.
Alignment with regional development priorities and plans.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:

Step 1: Preliminary Eligibility Check
Complete the pre-admissibility form.
Submit the form for validation by Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est.
Step 2: Application Form Completion
Fill out the EPRTNT_Etudes et SC_TCE application form.
Compile all necessary documents as listed in the application requirements.
Step 3: Submit Application
Send the completed application form and required documents to the designated email address: eprtnt@atrce.com.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The contribution from this grant for eligible projects must not exceed 30% of eligible costs for for-profit organizations or 50% for non-profits and other entities.
The minimal promoter's contribution cannot come from governmental transfers, asset transfers, or in-kind contributions.
Adhering to the 2022 Official Language and Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms laws is mandatory for applicants.
A program promoting equal access is mandatory for organizations with over 100 employees receiving $100,000 or more in aid.

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Driving Digital Transformation in Tourism

The "Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme 2022-2025" grant aims to support tourism businesses in Quebec through strategic studies and advisory services. Focusing on sustainable development and innovative practices, it seeks to propel the regional economy by enhancing the tourism offer.

Detailed Insights into the EPRTNT Grant Structure and Benefits

The "Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme 2022-2025" (EPRTNT) represents a collaborative initiative by the Ministry of Tourism (MTO) and Tourisme Cantons-de-l’Est (TCE) to bolster Quebec's tourism sector. This grant is a strategic endeavor to foster economic growth through digital transformation. Eligible projects are those that elevate the appeal and uniqueness of the region’s tourism offerings and incorporate innovative and differentiated tourism solutions.Considered a reflection of a shared vision for a responsible and sustainable tourism development approach, the EPRTNT grant emphasizes environmental respect and the incorporation of innovative solutions. The grant is accessible to legal entities incorporated under Quebec or Canadian law, actively operating within Quebec. It specifically excludes entities such as crown corporations, non-compliant businesses marked by Quebec's linguistic body, and those in certain sectors like hospitality, gambling, and alcohol sales, ensuring the grant’s focus remains on innovative tourism development.Projects eligible under this grant can utilize funding for engaging consultants for studies, diagnostics, and counsel related to workforce skill development, customer service enhancement, digital needs, and the genesis of new projects or activities. The grant not only covers consultancy and study costs but insists on utilizing recognized, specialized firms post an open bidding process.Adhering to robust selection criteria ensures alignment with EPRTNT's objectives. Projects will be evaluated on their structural impact, potential for innovation, conceptual quality, financial structure, and their approach to sustainability and regional development priorities. This evaluative process guarantees the selection of projects with a transformative potential capable of providing substantial returns to the regional tourism sector.Financially, the grant provides a non-repayable contribution, contingent upon minimum admissible cost thresholds of $10,000 for advisory services and $20,000 for studies, with a ceiling on financial intervention set at $20,000 and $50,000 respectively. The extent of funding available is directly tied to the nature of the entity, whether it's a for-profit, non-profit, cooperative, municipal entity, or indigenous community, ensuring fairness and promoting diverse beneficiary participation.This grant strongly encourages sustainable and responsible tourism development, with a clear aim at pioneering practices that yield positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes. Sustainable initiatives that integrate eco-responsible social components stand a greater chance of securing funding due to their alignment with the overarching goals.In sum, the EPRTNT stands as a significant financial mechanism aiming to propel Quebec’s tourism industry into a digitally innovative frontier, fostering projects that are both sustainable and beneficial to the broader regional economy. Stakeholders are encouraged to apply and leverage these resources to cultivate an enriched and competitive tourism landscape."