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Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering
Supports structuring, sustainable and digital regional tourism projects
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $200,000 in non‑repayable funding to support structuring, sustainable and digitally oriented regional tourism projects in Gaspésie. Eligible initiatives include regional offer structuring, attractions, accommodation, festivals and events, studies and consulting services, and digital development for tourism businesses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Structuring regional tourism projects such as thematic routes, circuits and identity products for the Gaspésie region.
- Initiatives improving access to territories, intermodality and sustainable mobility for visitors.
- Projects that consolidate and sustain existing tourism products over more than three years.
- Collaborative projects generating benefits for multiple partners and communities in the region.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed Excel application form for the appropriate category.
- Project plan describing expected deliverables and three-year impacts.
- Financial statements for the last two fiscal years, if required.
- Projected revenues and expenses for the project duration.
- Board resolution (or equivalent) authorizing the funding application and signatory.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism businesses.
- Non-profit tourism organizations.
- Tourism cooperatives.
- Municipal entities involved in tourism development.
- Indigenous communities, nations, organizations and tourism enterprises.
Who is not eligible
- Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries and government agencies.
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Enterprises not compliant with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process, where applicable.
Eligible expenses
- Fees of specialized firms or consultants for project delivery.
- Project-related travel costs, general expenses, salaries and benefits dedicated specifically to the project.
- Purchase and installation of equipment required to structure the tourism offer.
- Net taxes (non‑refundable portions) related to eligible costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Acquisition of motorized transport equipment not dedicated to visitor experience.
- Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses and share buybacks.
- Compliance, maintenance, asset upkeep and regulatory upgrade costs.
- Usual operating, administration and routine maintenance expenses, financing costs and legal fees.
- Costs committed before application submission (except project development fees), donations, in-kind contributions, asset transfers and refundable sales taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Tourism businesses and organizations operating in the Gaspésie region of Québec.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects may be submitted on an ongoing basis until the set deadlines or until funds are exhausted.
- Incomplete applications are only reviewed once all documents have been received and are deferred to the next deadline.
- Projects are assessed with regard to the objectives of the EPRTNT, the selection criteria and the prioritized trends.
- A financial assistance agreement is entered into between the successful proponent and the managing ATR before any payment is made.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until November 25, 2026 at noon or until funds are exhausted.
- Incomplete applications at a deadline are deferred to the next intake date.
- For festivals and events, applications for the 2027 edition that already received EPRTNT funding for 2026 will only be processed on August 26 and November 25, 2026.
- A financial assistance agreement must be signed with Tourisme Gaspésie if the project is approved.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering. 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 Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering?
This program provides up to $200,000 in non‑repayable funding to support structuring, sustainable and digitally oriented regional tourism projects in Gaspésie. Eligible initiatives include regional offer structuring, attractions, accommodation, festivals and events, studies and consulting services, and digital development for tourism businesses.
How much funding can be received?
Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering program?
To be eligible for the Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering program, you must:
Legally constituted organization operating in Québec.
Tourism-focused project aligned with EPRTNT objectives.
Eligible tourism clientele (business, NPO, cooperative, municipal or Indigenous).
What expenses are eligible under Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering?
Structuring regional tourism projects such as thematic routes, circuits and identity products for the Gaspésie region.
Initiatives improving access to territories, intermodality and sustainable mobility for visitors.
Projects that consolidate and sustain existing tourism products over more than three years.
Collaborative projects generating benefits for multiple partners and communities in the region.
Who can I contact for more information about the Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering?
You can contact Gaspésie Tourism by email at sgauvin@tourisme-gaspesie.com or by phone at 4187752223.
Where is the Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering available?
The Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering program is available across Canada.
Is the Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gaspésie Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the regional tourism offering is a Grant and Funding