Lanaudière Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Digital development of a business

• Duly completed and signed application form submitted in Excel format
• Complete business plan for the project
• Financial statements for the last two years of the organization (with noted exceptions)
• Three-year forecast financial statements following project completion, when required
• Board or equivalent resolution authorizing the signatory and application
• Document on project revenues and expenses and resolution covering operating costs for certain public or Indigenous entities
• Attestation or certificate from the Office québécois de la langue française, when applicable
• Confirmation letters from financial partners, if available
• Proof of compliance or engagement with the Qualité-Sécurité program for nature and adventure tourism enterprises, if applicable
• Indigenous certificate or certification attesting to Indigenous status, if applicable

• The applicant must be a tourism enterprise, cooperative, non-profit organization, municipal entity, or Indigenous community/organization or business.
• The organization must be legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law and conduct business in Quebec.
• Previous commitments toward funding partners must have been respected, where applicable.
• Tourist accommodation operators must comply with applicable laws and regulations and hold a valid registration number.
• Nature and adventure tourism enterprises must comply with, or commit to comply with, the Qualité-Sécurité program standards.

Who is eligible?

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

Who is not eligible

• Quebec and Canadian Crown corporations, ministries and public 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

• Professional fees for support and implementation of selected digital solutions.
• Purchase of technological or other equipment required to use the solution.
• First subscription (up to 24 months) to cloud services when the solution is cloud-based.
• Purchase of hardware, software or mobile applications to enhance client interaction, including integrated management software and e-commerce software.
• Travel costs within public sector scales, overheads, salaries and benefits directly tied to the project.
• Professional fees for training or upskilling staff responsible for the digital development project.
• Net taxes (non-refundable portions) related to eligible costs.

Eligible geographic areas

• Tourism organizations doing business in Quebec, specifically in the Lanaudière region.

• Alignment with EPRTNT 2025-2027 objectives.
• Structural impact, including attractiveness, reach, economic benefits, partnerships and job creation.
• Innovative nature and quality of the concept, products and services.
• Sound financial structure and project relevance to tourism markets and clientele.
• Project feasibility and consideration of sustainable development principles.

• Step 1: Obtain Application Form
  • Request the EPRTNT 2025-2027 financial assistance application form for digital development by email at aidefinanciere@lanaudiere.ca.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Dossier
  • Complete the Excel application form.
  • Assemble all required supporting documents, including business plan and financial statements.
• Step 3: Submit Application
  • Send the completed application and required documents by email to aidefinanciere@lanaudiere.ca before the stated deadline.

• The financial assistance is a non-repayable contribution.
• Projects must align with EPRTNT 2025-2027 objectives and regional tourism priorities.
• Projects demonstrating a sustainable development approach are prioritized.
• Specific rules apply regarding employer obligations for equality access and language compliance.