Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

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

• Alignment with the objectives of the EPRTNT 25-27.
• Structural impact, such as project reach, ability to attract visitors, positive regional outcomes, and collaboration with partners.
• Innovative character of the project.
• Quality of the concept, products, and services offered.
• Financial structure and project financing plan.
• Relevance, including the appeal to a tourism-focused clientele, market potential, competitiveness, and partnerships.
• Feasibility, including timeline, marketing strategy, business plan quality, and promoter expertise.
• Integration of sustainable development principles.

• Step 1: Review the Promoter Guide
  • Consult the Promoter Guide corresponding to the "Festivals and events" category on the Tourisme Laurentides website.
• Step 2: Complete the Application Form
  • Download and fill out the "Formulaire EPRTNT 25-27 Festival et événements" in Excel format.
• Step 3: Gather Required Documents
  • Prepare the event's programming or draft programming.
  • Obtain the most recent event report, if available.
  • Collect the most recent financial statements, including a revenue-expense statement for the event.
  • Prepare the projected revenue-expense statement for the upcoming event.
  • Secure confirmations from financial partners, if available.
  • Include a board resolution (or equivalent) mandating the person signing the application and any pertinent documents.
  • Provide, if required, an OQLF attestation or certificate for organizations employing 25 or more persons for at least six months.
  • For nature and adventure tourism enterprises, include proof of conformity with the Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec program or commitment to comply.
  • If applicable, attach an Indigenous certificate or proof of Indigenous status for OBL, OBNL, or cooperative applicants.
• Step 4: Submit the Application
  • Send the completed application form along with all required documents by email to eprtnt@laurentides.com.
  • Ensure submission by the deadline: Monday December 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
• Step 5: Follow-Up and Evaluation
  • All applications will be reviewed by an evaluation committee.
  • Applicants will receive a response in Spring 2026.
• Step 6: Contact for Information (Optional)
  • For any questions or clarifications, contact the EPRTNT Tourisme Laurentides Secretariat at 450 436-8532 extension 2401 or eprtnt@laurentides.com.

• 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.