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Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events
Supports regional festivals and events for tourism development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Laurentides Tourism EPRTNT – Festivals and Events grant provides non-repayable financial support of up to $25,000 for festivals and events that stimulate regional tourism, encourage sustainable development, and attract significant visitor attendance. Eligible activities include the organization and staging of festivals or events, as well as initiatives aimed at their growth and development within the Laurentides region.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Laurentides
- Quebec
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
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organization and staging of a festival or event that attracts significant visitors to the Laurentides region.
- Support for a specific aspect of a festival or event aimed at development or growth.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism organizations
- Non-profit tourism organizations
- Tourism cooperatives
- Municipal entities (including municipalities, cities, towns, villages, etc.)
- Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, and Indigenous tourism organizations or businesses
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and Crown corporations of Quebec or Canada.
- Applicants listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Businesses not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF).
Eligible expenses
- Administration costs directly related to the event.
- Programming costs specific to the festival or event.
- Promotion, marketing, and communication expenses for the event.
- Site and facility management fees tied to event organization.
- Costs of products intended for resale at the event.
- Travel expenses not exceeding public sector standards, general expenses, and salaries and benefits of human resources linked to the event.
- Audited sponsorships of goods and services (limited to 50% of total eligible costs).
Eligible geographic areas
- Laurentides region, Quebec
Additional information
- Applications must include a signed and completed Excel form along with several supporting documents, such as financial statements and event programming.
- If the applicant organization employs 25 or more people for a period of 6 months, proof of compliance with the Charter of the French Language is required.
- Organizations receiving financial support of $100,000 or more and employing more than 100 people must commit to implementing an equal access employment program.
- For nature and adventure tourism projects, documentation of compliance—or intent to comply—with the Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec standards must be provided.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events. 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 Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?
The Laurentides Tourism EPRTNT – Festivals and Events grant provides non-repayable financial support of up to $25,000 for festivals and events that stimulate regional tourism, encourage sustainable development, and attract significant visitor attendance. Eligible activities include the organization and staging of festivals or events, as well as initiatives aimed at their growth and development within the Laurentides region.
How much funding can be received?
Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program?
To be eligible for the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program, you must:
Applicant must be a legally constituted tourism business, not-for-profit organization, cooperative, municipal entity, or recognized Indigenous group located in Quebec.
Applicant must comply with all relevant Quebec or Canadian legal requirements.
Entities must not be on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
What expenses are eligible under Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?
Organization and staging of a festival or event that attracts significant visitors to the Laurentides region.
Support for a specific aspect of a festival or event aimed at development or growth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?
You can contact Laurentides Tourism by email at eprtnt@laurentides.com or by phone at 4504368532.
Where is the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events available?
The Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events is a Grant and Funding