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Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 45,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $45,000 in non-repayable funding for studies and consulting services to support the development and transformation of the tourism offer in Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Eligible activities include diagnostics, business practice improvements, workforce skills development, digital needs analysis, new project design, and implementation of responsible and sustainable initiatives.
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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 : 45,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% 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
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies, diagnostics and analyses to improve tourism business practices and models.
- Consulting and individual accompaniment to develop workforce skills and customer service.
- Advisory projects addressing digital needs and the development of new tourism projects or activities.
- Consulting mandates to develop and implement responsible and sustainable policies, practices and initiatives.
- Studies to identify solutions ensuring business continuity, adaptation to social, environmental and technological challenges and implementation of innovative projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form submitted in Excel format.
- Copy of the call for tenders document describing issues, objectives, methodology, timeline and deliverables.
- Two professional service offers (quotes) from specialized firms or recognized organizations.
- Board resolution or equivalent authorizing the signatory to submit the funding application.
- If applicable, OQLF attestation of francization compliance and proof of tourism adventure/nature accreditation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism businesses.
- Non-profit tourism organizations.
- Tourism cooperatives.
- Municipal entities and related corporations in the region.
- Indigenous communities, nations and Indigenous tourism enterprises, as well as regional tourism associations and groupings of these clienteles.
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations and departments or agencies of the Quebec and Canadian governments.
- 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
- Professional fees of specialized firms or consultants for studies, diagnostics, individual accompaniment and advisory services related to tourism offer development.
- Net taxes (non-refundable portions) directly associated with eligible project costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries, operating expenses and current management costs of the promoter.
- Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses and business acquisition costs.
- Compliance, maintenance or upgrading of existing assets and regulatory conformity costs.
- Recoverable portions of sales taxes and any costs eligible for reimbursement from another party.
- Asset transfers, in-kind or service contributions, regular maintenance, administration, financing, legal, promotion, advertising, marketing costs, cost overruns and commitments made before application.
Eligible geographic areas
- Tourism enterprises and eligible organizations located in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
- Organizations legally constituted under Quebec or Canada law and doing business in Quebec.
Additional information
- Application deadlines are set for December 19, 2025, March 27, 2026, and November 6, 2026.
- The consulting mandate must be carried out by a specialized firm or recognized organization following a call for tenders.
- Two professional service offers (bids) are required for the consulting mandate.
- Projects are assessed on alignment with regional tourism strategy and sustainable development principles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – 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 Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services?
This program provides up to $45,000 in non-repayable funding for studies and consulting services to support the development and transformation of the tourism offer in Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Eligible activities include diagnostics, business practice improvements, workforce skills development, digital needs analysis, new project design, and implementation of responsible and sustainable initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $45,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services program?
To be eligible for the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services program, you must:
Legally constituted organization doing business in Quebec.
Consulting or study mandate by specialized external firm.
Minimum eligible costs of $10,000 (studies) or $5,000 (consulting).
What expenses are eligible under Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services?
Studies, diagnostics and analyses to improve tourism business practices and models.
Consulting and individual accompaniment to develop workforce skills and customer service.
Advisory projects addressing digital needs and the development of new tourism projects or activities.
Consulting mandates to develop and implement responsible and sustainable policies, practices and initiatives.
Studies to identify solutions ensuring business continuity, adaptation to social, environmental and technological challenges and implementation of innovative projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services?
You can contact Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism by email at developpement@tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com or by phone at 418-986-2245.
Where is the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services available?
The Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services program is available across Canada.
Is the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Îles-de-la-Madeleine Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services is a Grant and Funding