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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities - Chapais - Quebec - Canada
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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities

Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Offered by
Tourisme Baie-James

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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 200,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Chapais, Chibougamau, Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Matagami, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Tourism businesses

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Overview

This program offers non-repayable financial support for tourism projects in the Baie-James region, up to $200,000. It supports the construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, implantation, expansion, or modernization of tourism attractions, activities, equipment, and services.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Chapais, Chibougamau, Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Matagami
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • 100 employees maximum
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure
  • Consolidation, implantation, expansion, or modernization of tourism attractions, equipment, activities, or services

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Full project business plan with required permits, certificates, authorizations, or attestations
  • Most recent two years of financial statements
  • Three-year projected financial statements after project completion
  • Board resolution authorizing the application signatory
  • Partner financing confirmation, if available
  • Proof of compliance with Aventure Écotourisme Québec standards, if applicable
  • Autochthonous certificate or certification, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • Municipal entities
  • Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, and tourism businesses
  • Partnerships or groupings of eligible applicants

Who is not eligible

  • Government departments, ministries, and Crown corporations
  • Businesses listed in Quebec’s register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with the Quebec French language francization process

Eligible expenses

  • Construction, expansion, renovation, adaptation, or replacement costs for eligible tourism infrastructure and equipment
  • Professional fees for design, engineering, technical support, project management, and reporting
  • Land, easement, and right-of-way acquisition costs when required for the project
  • Purchase and installation of specialized equipment, furniture, boats, or rolling stock that improve the visitor experience
  • Surveying, quality control, net taxes, and approved artwork integration costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Business acquisition and related infrastructure costs
  • Promotion and marketing costs, including website redesign
  • Working capital, debt service, operating losses, and financing fees
  • Routine maintenance, operating, administrative, and legal fees
  • Costs incurred before the application is filed, except project development fees

Eligible geographic areas

  • Chapais
  • Chibougamau
  • Lebel-sur-Quévillon
  • Matagami
  • Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with EPRTNT objectives
  • Structuring impact, innovation, quality, and relevance of the project
  • Financial structure and project feasibility
  • Consideration of sustainable development principles
  • Tourism relevance and regional priorities

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Complete the application form in Excel.
    • Gather all required supporting documents.
    • Hold the mandatory meeting with Tourisme Baie-James before filing.
  • Step 2: Submit the file
    • Send the completed application and documents by email to olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com.
  • Step 3: Await review
    • The file is reviewed during the program’s analysis periods.
    • Incomplete applications are deferred to the next review period.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received on an ongoing basis and reviewed during specific analysis periods
  • A mandatory pre-submission meeting with Tourisme Baie-James must take place
  • Incomplete files are not reviewed and are moved to the next analysis period

Additional information

  • The project must support sustainable tourism development.
  • A mandatory meeting with Tourisme Baie-James is required before submission.
  • Incomplete applications will be deferred to the next analysis period.
  • The program accepts applications continuously, with reviews done in set periods.

Contacts

olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com
418-770-5290

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities Program

What is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?

This program offers non-repayable financial support for tourism projects in the Baie-James region, up to $200,000. It supports the construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, implantation, expansion, or modernization of tourism attractions, activities, equipment, and services.

How much funding can be received?

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program?

To be eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Based in the Baie-James tourism region Tourism-related business or organization

What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?

Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure Consolidation, implantation, expansion, or modernization of tourism attractions, equipment, activities, or services

Who can I contact for more information about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?

You can contact Tourisme Baie-James by email at olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com or by phone at 418-770-5290.

Where is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities available?

The Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities is a Partnering and Collaboration