Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

• Completed and signed EPRTNT 25-27 Festivals and Events application form (Excel format).
• Programming or draft programming of the upcoming event.
• Most recent event report, if available.
• Most recent financial statements and revenue-expense statement for the latest event.
• Projected revenue-expense budget for the upcoming event and confirmations from financial partners, if available.

• Applicant must be legally constituted under Quebec or Canada law and conduct business in Quebec.
• Applicant must be a tourism-related enterprise, municipal entity, Indigenous community/nation or enterprise, or a grouping of these.
• Tourism accommodation operators must comply with applicable regulations and hold a valid registration number.
• Nature and adventure tourism enterprises must comply with, or commit to, the Aventure Écotourisme Québec Qualité-Sécurité program.
• Previous commitments toward funding partners must be respected if prior subsidies were received.

Who is eligible?

• Tourism businesses (for-profit organizations).
• Non-profit tourism organizations.
• Tourism cooperatives.
• Municipal entities.
• Indigenous communities, nations and Indigenous tourism enterprises.

Who is not eligible

• Quebec and Canadian government departments, agencies and Crown corporations.
• Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
• Enterprises not compliant with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process when required.

Eligible expenses

• Administration costs related to the supported edition or specific aspect.
• Programming costs for the festival or event.
• Promotion, marketing and communication expenses.
• Site and facility management expenses.
• Costs of products intended for resale and eligible travel, overhead, salaries and benefits linked to the event.
• Audited in-kind sponsorships of goods and services, up to 50% of total eligible costs.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Activities not directly related to organizing and holding the event.
• Capital expenditures linked to acquiring equipment, including depreciation.
• Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses and capital buybacks.
• Costs for bringing assets up to standard, asset maintenance, or regulatory compliance.
• Refundable taxes, non-audited in-kind contributions, asset transfers, routine maintenance, financing costs, lobbyist fees, cost overruns, legal fees and purchase of non-visitor-experience motorized transport equipment.

Eligible geographic areas

• Projects produced and held in Quebec.
• Projects located in Îles-de-la-Madeleine for enhanced funding parameters.

• Alignment with the EPRTNT 2025-2027 objectives.
• Structuring impact, including attraction power, regional benefits and collaboration with partners.
• Innovative character and quality of concept, products and services.
• Financial structure and relevance to tourism markets, diversification and marketing strategy.
• Feasibility, including schedule, business plan quality, promoter expertise and integration of sustainable development principles.

• Step 1: Prepare Project Documentation
  • Develop the event concept, programming and budget forecasts.
  • Gather recent financial statements, latest event report and partner confirmations where applicable.
• Step 2: Complete Application Form
  • Fill out the EPRTNT 25-27 Îles-de-la-Madeleine Festivals and Events financial assistance application form in Excel.
  • Ensure all required sections and supporting details are completed and signed.
• Step 3: Submit Application
  • Send the completed Excel form and all required documents by email to developpement@tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com.

• Applications must align with the tourism development strategy and sustainable development principles of Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
• Projects must respect Quebec language requirements; certain employers must provide an OQLF attestation.
• Indigenous status certification may be required to determine applicable aid rates.
• Equal access programs may be required for larger for‑profit organizations receiving higher funding.