Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Structuring the tourism offering

• Completed and signed EPRTNT 2025-2027 application form in Excel format.
• Project plan or business plan describing activities, deliverables and expected impacts.
• Financial statements for the last two years of the organization, where required.
• Projected revenues and expenses for the project duration or following project completion, where required.
• Board or council resolution authorizing the funding application and project commitments.

• Applicant must be legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law and conduct business in Quebec.
• Applicant must be a tourism enterprise, cooperative, non-profit, municipal entity, Indigenous community or nation, or a grouping of these.
• Tourism accommodation operators must comply with applicable laws and hold a valid establishment registration number.
• Nature and adventure tourism enterprises must comply with or commit to the Aventure Écotourisme Québec Qualité-Sécurité program.
• Applicants must have fulfilled commitments related to any previous subsidies received under this framework.

Who is eligible?

• For-profit tourism enterprises.
• Non-profit tourism organizations.
• Tourism cooperatives.
• Municipal entities in the region.
• Indigenous communities, nations and Indigenous tourism enterprises.

Who is not eligible

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

Eligible expenses

• Construction, expansion, renovation or improvement of tourism infrastructures, including development of new experiences.
• Purchase and installation of specialized equipment, furniture and other equipment necessary for structuring the tourism offer.
• Professional fees for consultants, specialists, engineering, design, project management and mandatory studies.
• Travel, salaries and benefits for personnel dedicated specifically to the approved project.
• Eligible taxes and reasonable contingencies directly related to project implementation.

Eligible geographic areas

• Projects located in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of Quebec.

• Alignment of the project with EPRTNT 2025-2027 objectives.
• Structuring impact, including attractiveness, regional reach, spinoffs, partnerships and job creation.
• Innovative nature and quality of the concept, products and services.
• Financial structure and feasibility, including schedule, business plan and promoter expertise.
• Integration of sustainable development principles and consistency with the region’s tourism strategy.

• Step 1: Prepare Project
  • Define the tourism project, objectives, activities and expected impacts over at least three years where required.
  • Gather financial data, forecasts and information on required permits and authorizations.
• Step 2: Complete Application Form
  • Fill in the relevant EPRTNT 2025-2027 Excel application form for the appropriate category (e.g., attractions, studies, festivals, accommodation, digital, structuring).
  • Ensure all sections are completed and the form is signed by the authorized representative.
• Step 3: Compile Required Documents
  • Attach the required supporting documents, including financial statements, projections, resolutions and any attestations requested.
  • Include confirmations from financial partners if available.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Send the completed Excel form and all required documents by email to the address indicated (developpement@tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com).
  • Respect the specified submission deadlines for each intake period.

• Application deadlines are set for December 19, 2025, March 27, 2026, and November 6, 2026.
• Projects must integrate a responsible and sustainable tourism approach.
• Some categories require public calls for tenders for construction contracts of $100,000 or more.
• Certain projects may be subject to Quebec’s policy on integrating art into public buildings and sites.