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Nunavik Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Canada
Support for tourism consulting, studies and strategic planning
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Overview
This non-repayable financial support of up to $95,000 helps tourism organizations in Nunavik hire specialized consultants for studies, assessments, and targeted advisory services. It supports improving business practices, digital needs, labour upskilling, responsible and sustainable tourism, and the development of new projects or activities.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 95,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
- Consulting mandates to improve business practices and management.
- Studies and advisory services for labour upskilling and customer service improvement.
- Analyses and consulting on digital needs and integration of innovative solutions.
- Studies and coaching to develop new tourism projects or activities.
- Consulting projects to design and implement responsible and sustainable policies, practices, or initiatives, and to identify solutions ensuring long-term business viability.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed EPRTNT 25-27 funding request form (PDF)
- Copy of call for tenders specifications (issues, objectives, methodology, deadlines, deliverables)
- Two offers of professional services (tenders) from consultants
- Board resolution (or equivalent) authorizing the funding request and signatory
- Confirmation of financial partners, if available
- OQLF attestation or certificate for Québec organizations with 25+ employees over 6 months
- Indigenous certification or recognition document, if applicable
- Proof of Aventure Écotourisme Québec Quality-Safety compliance or process, if applicable
Eligibility
- Must be a legally incorporated organization under Québec or Canadian law.
- Must operate and conduct business activities in Québec.
- Must be a tourism-focused business or organization, municipal entity, Indigenous community/organization, regional tourism association, or a group of such clients.
- Must have fulfilled commitments related to any previous subsidies received from partners.
- For tourism accommodation or nature/adventure activities, must comply with applicable laws, bylaws, registration and sector standards.
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism businesses.
- Non-profit tourism organizations.
- Tourism cooperatives.
- Municipal entities involved in tourism development.
- Indigenous communities, nations, and Indigenous tourism organizations or businesses.
- Regional tourism associations with financial partners’ support.
- Groups or consortia made up of these eligible clients.
Who is not eligible
- State-owned enterprises.
- Québec and Canadian government ministries and agencies.
- Organizations listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees paid to specialized firms or consultants for studies, assessments, or targeted business coaching.
- Net non-refundable taxes related to these direct professional service costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular wages, operating and management costs related to the promoter’s activities.
- Working capital, debt service, capital losses, share buybacks and financing costs.
- Compliance, maintenance or upgrading costs for assets or bylaws, and regular maintenance.
- Refundable portions of taxes and any costs eligible for tax refunds.
- Transfers of assets, donations, in-kind or service contributions.
- Promotional, advertising and marketing expenses.
- Legal fees and compensation paid to lobbyists.
- Cost overruns beyond the approved budget.
- Costs incurred under contracts signed before filing the funding request (except project development fees).
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations operating in Québec.
- Projects led in the Nunavik region under the EPRTNT 25-27 agreement.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with EPRTNT 25-27 objectives.
- Magnitude of anticipated impact on tourism (visitation, scope, partnerships, jobs, season extension).
- Innovative character and quality of design, products, and services.
- Sound financial structure and overall financing package.
- Project relevance, feasibility, and integration of sustainable development principles.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Project and Tenders
- Define the consulting or study mandate, objectives, methodology, and deliverables.
- Launch a call for tenders and obtain at least two professional service offers.
- Prepare the call for tenders specifications document.
- Step 2: Compile Required Documents
- Complete the Nunavik region EPRTNT 25-27 funding request form.
- Obtain a board resolution (or equivalent) authorizing the application and signatory.
- Gather required attestations, confirmations of financial partners, and any relevant certifications.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Assemble the completed form and all supporting documents.
- Email the full application package to marc@nunavik-tourism.com.
Additional information
- Projects must be completed no later than March 31, 2027.
- The call for projects remains open until all funds are committed.
- Each funding partner (Ministère du Tourisme, KRG, Makivvik) has its own financial processes and requirements.
- Nunavik Tourism Association guides promoters through the funding partners’ processes.
Contacts
marc@nunavik-tourism.com
+18199642876
