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Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services
Supports tourism businesses in the Laurentides with consulting services
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Laurentides Tourism Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and Consulting Services provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $25,000 for eligible projects. The program supports studies, diagnostics, and consulting services aimed at improving business practices, workforce development, digital needs, and sustainable, responsible tourism initiatives 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
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Commissioning studies or diagnostics to guide business practices and strategies in tourism.
- Obtaining consulting services for improving business operations or customer service.
- Carrying out digital transformation projects or addressing specific digital needs.
- Developing new projects or activities within the organization.
- Establishing or updating responsible and sustainable policies or initiatives to ensure long-term viability and adaptation to environmental, social, and technological challenges.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism organizations
- Non-profit tourism organizations
- Tourism cooperatives
- Municipal entities (including municipalities, cities, towns, villages, townships, regional county municipalities, metropolitan communities, intermunicipal boards, and corporations managed or financed primarily by municipal governments, as well as their groupings)
- Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, and Indigenous tourism enterprises
Who is not eligible
- State-owned companies and ministries or agencies of the Quebec and Canadian governments.
- Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Companies not compliant with the Quebec French language compliance process (Office québécois de la langue française).
- Tourist accommodation businesses that do not meet the required laws and regulations, or do not hold a registration number.
- Projects from the bed and breakfast sector, hotel condominiums (condotels), restaurants, and retail sectors.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for specialized consulting firms or consultants for carrying out specific studies related to tourism development.
- Professional fees for consultants providing business improvement support, including quality enhancement of services and products.
- Net taxes related to direct eligible costs (excluding refunded amounts).
Eligible geographic areas
- Laurentides region, Quebec
Additional information
- Applicants must obtain two offers from professional service providers for consulting contracts related to their project.
- Projects involving agrotourism or gourmet tourism may include expenses for installations and equipment required for product sales if these are integral to the tourist experience.
- Organizations with 25 or more employees over a 6-month period must provide proof of compliance with language requirements under Québec's Charte de la langue française.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – 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 Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services?
The Laurentides Tourism Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation Agreement in Tourism (EPRTNT) – Studies and Consulting Services provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $25,000 for eligible projects. The program supports studies, diagnostics, and consulting services aimed at improving business practices, workforce development, digital needs, and sustainable, responsible tourism initiatives within the Laurentides region.
How much funding can be received?
Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services program?
To be eligible for the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services program, you must:
Must be a legally constituted tourism business, non-profit, cooperative, municipal entity, or recognized Indigenous community/organization operating in Quebec.
Must have fulfilled commitments from any previous subsidies, if applicable.
Tourism accommodation operators must comply with regulations and possess a registration number.
What expenses are eligible under Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services?
Commissioning studies or diagnostics to guide business practices and strategies in tourism.
Obtaining consulting services for improving business operations or customer service.
Carrying out digital transformation projects or addressing specific digital needs.
Developing new projects or activities within the organization.
Establishing or updating responsible and sustainable policies or initiatives to ensure long-term viability and adaptation to environmental, social, and technological challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services?
You can contact Laurentides Tourism by email at eprtnt@laurentides.com or by phone at 4504368532.
Where is the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services available?
The Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Studies and consulting services is a Grant and Funding