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Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities - Laval - Quebec - Canada
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Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities

Support for developing and enhancing Laval tourism attractions
Offered by
Laval tourism
Official source: tourismelaval.com
Funding available
$ 35,000 - $ 250,000
Deadline
February 22, 2028
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Tourism businesses operating attractions, activities or facilities (for-profit, non-profit or cooperatives).

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Overview

This program offers up to $250,000 in non-repayable funding to support development, renewal and modernization of tourism attractions, activities and facilities in Laval. It targets projects that generate significant day-tripper and tourist traffic and contribute to responsible, sustainable growth of the regional tourism offer.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 35,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Laval
  • Laval
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 25 employees minimum
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Academia / students
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • Fee-for-service model
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

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Determine your project

Availability timeline

2027
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Construction, expansion or improvement of tourism attractions, activities and facilities on the Laval territory.
  • Development, renewal, consolidation, implantation or expansion of tourism products and services that enhance the regional offer.
  • Modernization of existing tourism infrastructure, equipment or activities to improve visitor experience and sustainability.

Documents Needed

  • Completed financial assistance application form in Excel format.
  • Detailed business plan for the project, including required permits and authorizations list.
  • Financial statements for the last two completed fiscal years, where applicable.
  • Three-year projected financial statements following project completion, where applicable.
  • Board resolution authorizing the signatory and confirming the organization’s commitments.

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FSTAI Program Reopened with Extended Deadlines

The Fund to Stimulate International Business Tourism (FSTAI) has reopened after closure, with a completely new set of application deadlines extending into 2028.

The Fund to Stimulate International Business Tourism (FSTAI) has been reopened by Tourisme Laval, removing the previous closure notice dated February 6, 2026. The application deadlines have been entirely replaced with new dates spanning from May 2026 through February 2028, providing significantly more submission windows for applicants. Additionally, the Category 4 Applicant's Guide has been updated from the February 2026 version to the April 2026 version, which applicants should consult when preparing their submissions. The Economic Partnership and Regional Trade and Investment Program (EPRTNT) content remains unchanged and continues to reference the 2025-2027 agreement period with existing eligibility criteria and application procedures.

Program guide

Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme 2025-2027

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses operating attractions, activities or facilities (for-profit, non-profit or cooperatives).
  • Municipal entities responsible for tourism development on the Laval territory.
  • Indigenous communities, organizations and nations involved in tourism projects.
  • Groupings or partnerships composed of these eligible clienteles.

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial or federal Crown corporations, ministries and public agencies.
  • Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
  • Enterprises not compliant with the French language francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.

Eligible expenses

  • Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, reconversion or replacement of tourism infrastructure and equipment.
  • Purchase and installation of specialized equipment, furniture, boats, rolling stock and related land, servitude or right-of-way costs required for the project.
  • Professional fees for design, engineering, technical staff, project management, reporting and preparatory studies or business plans.
  • Costs for developing, improving and showcasing land and trails, including integration of sustainable practices and climate adaptation measures.
  • Site surveying, on-site quality control, eligible net taxes and contingency costs up to 15% of eligible project expenses.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Acquisition of an existing business, its infrastructures or motorized transport not dedicated to visitor experience
  • Promotion, marketing and website redesign costs
  • Administrative, storage and retail equipment, routine maintenance, compliance upgrades and working capital
  • Projects mainly for upkeep or replacement of existing assets, or already started or completed before application
  • Hospitality, retail, gambling, alcohol-focused venues, B&Bs, condotels, standalone training content, bike paths, snowmobile trails and projects already supported by PARIT or similar MTO programs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Projects carried out in the Laval tourism region, Quebec.

Selection criteria

  • Alignment of the project with the EPRTNT program objectives.
  • Structuring impact, including attraction power, territorial reach, spillover effects and partnerships.
  • Innovative nature and overall quality of the concept, products and services.
  • Soundness and realism of the financial structure, including promoter contribution and other funding.
  • Project feasibility, marketing strategy, promoter expertise and integration of sustainable development principles.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Initial Contact and Intent Form
    • Contact Tourisme Laval at the designated program email address.
    • Request and complete the initial intent to apply form to verify basic project eligibility.
  • Step 2: Full Application Preparation
    • If the project is deemed eligible, obtain the official EPRTNT application form for the Attractions, activities and equipment category.
    • Prepare the detailed business plan, financial statements, projections and all required supporting documents.
    • Complete and sign the financial assistance application form in its original Excel format.
  • Step 3: Submission to Tourisme Laval
    • Email the completed Excel application form and all required documents to Tourisme Laval at the program email.
    • Ensure the application is complete by the deadline for the relevant call for projects.
  • Step 4: Agreement Signature
    • If approved, review and sign the financial assistance agreement issued by Tourisme Laval.
    • Comply with all conditions specified in the agreement for project implementation and reporting.

Processing and Agreement

  • Tourisme Laval first verifies project admissibility based on the initial intent to apply form and supporting information.
  • At the end of each call for projects, Tourisme Laval conducts a tourism and financial relevance analysis of complete applications.
  • Projects are reviewed by a management committee, which issues recommendations to the funding bodies.
  • Funding partners make the final decision and notify promoters in writing of approval and the granted amount or of refusal.
  • Approved projects are formalized through a financial assistance agreement setting out payment conditions and obligations.

Additional information

  • The program’s financial contribution is a non-repayable subsidy.
  • Projects must be completed in the Laval tourism region by January 31, 2029.
  • The beneficiary must keep ownership or management of funded infrastructure or equipment for at least five years.
  • The program is delivered through periodic calls for projects managed by Tourisme Laval.

Contacts

programmes@tourismelaval.com
450-682-5522
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities Program

What is the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities?

This program offers up to $250,000 in non-repayable funding to support development, renewal and modernization of tourism attractions, activities and facilities in Laval. It targets projects that generate significant day-tripper and tourist traffic and contribute to responsible, sustainable growth of the regional tourism offer.

How much funding can be received?

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is February 22, 2028.

Who is eligible for the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities program?

To be eligible for the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities program, you must: Legally constituted tourism business, municipal entity or Indigenous community in Quebec. Project generates significant day-tripper and/or tourist traffic. Project relates to tourism attractions, activities or facilities development.

What expenses are eligible under Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities?

Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, reconversion or replacement of tourism infrastructure and equipment. Purchase and installation of specialized equipment, furniture, boats, rolling stock and related land, servitude or right-of-way costs required for the project. Professional fees for design, engineering, technical staff, project management, reporting and preparatory studies or business plans. Costs for developing, improving and showcasing land and trails, including integration of sustainable practices and climate adaptation measures. Site surveying, on-site quality control, eligible net taxes and contingency costs up to 15% of eligible project expenses.

Who can I contact for more information about the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities?

You can contact Laval tourism by email at programmes@tourismelaval.com or by phone at 450-682-5522.

Where is the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities available?

The Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, activities and facilities program is available Laval, Quebec.