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Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Supports Laval tourism events and development
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable financial support of up to $100,000 for tourism festivals and events in Laval under the 2025–2027 regional partnership and digital transformation agreement. Funding supports projects that attract significant excursionist and tourist traffic and strengthen the regional tourism offer.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Laval
- Laval
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 25-100 employees
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attracting major international business events to Quebec.
- Increasing international attendance at business events held in Quebec.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Initial intent-to-apply form
- Supporting documents required by the guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations legally incorporated in Quebec.
- Non-profit organizations legally incorporated in Quebec.
- Cooperatives legally incorporated in Quebec.
- Municipal entities in Quebec.
- Indigenous communities, organizations and nations recognized by the National Assembly.
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations and ministries or agencies of the governments of Quebec and Canada.
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Enterprises not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
Eligible expenses
- Administration, programming, promotion, marketing and communication costs for the supported edition.
- Site and facilities management expenses, including travel, overhead, salaries and benefits linked to the event.
- Costs of products intended for resale related to the event.
- Audited in-kind sponsorships of goods and services, up to 50% of total eligible costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular programming of an attraction, trade shows, tourism marketplaces, conferences, congresses, shows, fairs and markets not aimed at culinary tourism, and exhibitions without additional programmed activities.
- Activities and costs not directly related to holding and organizing the event.
- Capital expenditures linked to acquiring equipment (depreciation) and other immobilizations.
- Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses, asset maintenance, regulatory compliance, taxes that are refundable, and routine maintenance and operating costs.
- Unaudited in-kind donations or services, asset transfers, financing fees, lobbyist remuneration, cost overruns, legal fees, and purchase of motorized transport not dedicated to the visitor experience.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Tourisme Laval verifies eligibility and may request clarifications on the submitted project.
- At the end of each call for projects, Tourisme Laval conducts a tourism and financial relevance analysis.
- A management committee reviews and evaluates eligible projects and issues funding recommendations.
- Funding partners make the final decision and send the promoter a letter confirming approval and amount or refusal.
- Approved projects are formalized through a financial assistance agreement specifying payment conditions and obligations.
Additional information
- The financial contribution is a non-repayable subsidy.
- Projects must be completed in the Laval tourism region no later than January 31, 2029.
- Beneficiaries must remain owner or manager of supported infrastructure or equipment for at least five years, except for studies and consulting projects.
- Projects may be subject to Quebec rules on access to equality in employment and integration of arts into public buildings.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – 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 Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events?
This program provides non-repayable financial support of up to $100,000 for tourism festivals and events in Laval under the 2025–2027 regional partnership and digital transformation agreement. Funding supports projects that attract significant excursionist and tourist traffic and strengthen the regional tourism offer.
How much funding can be received?
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events program?
To be eligible for the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events program, you must:
Active event-attraction entity.
Eligible client group.
Project linked to Quebec business events.
What expenses are eligible under Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events?
Attracting major international business events to Quebec.
Increasing international attendance at business events held in Quebec.
Who can I contact for more information about the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events?
You can contact Laval tourism by email at programmes@tourismelaval.com.
Where is the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events available?
The Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events program is available Laval, Quebec.
Is the Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events is a Partnering and Collaboration