Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

• Non-repayable financial contribution covering up to 50% of eligible project costs for for-profit organizations, with a maximum funding limit of $25,000 per project.
• Minimum eligible project costs must be at least $15,000.
• Funding rates vary by applicant type: up to 80% of eligible costs for non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and municipal entities; up to 90% for Indigenous communities, organizations, or nations; and 50% for for-profit businesses.
• The promoter's minimum financial contribution and cumulative government aid limitations apply, varying by applicant type as specified.

• The applicant must be a legally constituted tourism enterprise, non-profit organization, cooperative, municipal entity, or an Indigenous community or organization operating in Quebec.
• The applicant must operate within the Laurentides region and be involved in the organization or development of festivals or events.
• The organization must respect all relevant provincial regulations and, if applicable, have complied with obligations stemming from previous grants.
• Tourism accommodations must comply with current laws and possess a valid registration number, if applicable.
• Nature and adventure tourism enterprises must adhere to, or be in the process of conforming to, the standards of the Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec program.

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.

• 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.