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Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services
Funding for tourism studies and consulting services
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 90,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Outaouais, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $30,000 in non‑repayable funding, with a possible $20,000 bonus, to support tourism organizations in the Outaouais region for studies and consulting mandates. It finances consulting and diagnostic projects that improve business practices, workforce skills, customer service, digital needs, new project development and sustainable, responsible initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Outaouais
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Consulting mandates to improve business practices and organizational development.
- Studies or diagnostics to develop workforce skills and enhance customer service.
- Analysis of digital needs and support for digital transformation projects.
- Studies and advisory services to develop new tourism projects or activities.
- Consulting projects to design and implement responsible and sustainable policies, practices or initiatives, and adapt business models to social, environmental and technological challenges.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form submitted in Excel format
- Copy of the call for tenders detailing issue, objectives, methodology, deadline and deliverables
- Two professional service offers (bids) from consultants or firms
- Internal sustainable development and responsible purchasing policy or related external contract
- Recent financial statements (last two full years and latest interim), where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism businesses
- Non-profit tourism organizations
- Tourism cooperatives
- Municipal entities involved in tourism development
- Indigenous tourism communities, nations, organizations and businesses, and groupings of these clienteles
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations, and Quebec and Canadian government departments and agencies
- Applicants listed in the Register of Companies Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Companies not compliant with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for specialized firms or consultants to carry out specific tourism development studies or targeted support mandates
- Net taxes related to eligible project costs (non-reimbursed portions)
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries, operating expenses and ongoing or project-related management costs of the promoter
- Working capital, debt servicing, operating losses, capital losses and capital redemption
- Costs for upgrading, maintaining assets or complying with regulations
- Promotion, advertising, marketing expenses and legal fees
- Usual maintenance, administrative and financing costs, asset transfers, in-kind contributions and costs committed before applying (except project development fees)
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations doing business in Quebec, specifically within the Outaouais tourism territory
Additional information
- Financial assistance is provided as a non-repayable financial contribution.
- Projects must integrate significant responsible and sustainable development measures, including climate change adaptation.
- Organizations with 25 or more employees in Quebec must comply with the OQLF francization requirements to receive funding.
- A call for tenders with at least two bids is required for selecting the consulting firm or specialized organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – 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 Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services?
This program offers up to $30,000 in non‑repayable funding, with a possible $20,000 bonus, to support tourism organizations in the Outaouais region for studies and consulting mandates. It finances consulting and diagnostic projects that improve business practices, workforce skills, customer service, digital needs, new project development and sustainable, responsible initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $90,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services program?
To be eligible for the Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services program, you must:
Legally incorporated and operating in Quebec
Tourism-related organization or municipal/Indigenous entity
Compliance with sector-specific regulations and certifications
What expenses are eligible under Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services?
Consulting mandates to improve business practices and organizational development.
Studies or diagnostics to develop workforce skills and enhance customer service.
Analysis of digital needs and support for digital transformation projects.
Studies and advisory services to develop new tourism projects or activities.
Consulting projects to design and implement responsible and sustainable policies, practices or initiatives, and adapt business models to social, environmental and technological challenges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services?
You can contact Outaouais Tourism by email at programmes@tourisme-outaouais.ca or by phone at 819-576-3164.
Where is the Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services available?
The Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services program is available across Canada.
Is the Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Outaouais Tourism — PDTO 2025-2027 – Studies and Consulting Services is a Grant and Funding