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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events

Funding for regional tourism festivals and events
Tourisme Baie-James
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Archived
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for regional festivals and events in the Baie-James tourism area. It supports public tourism events, related infrastructure, and consulting services that help attract visitors and strengthen the destination.
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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 : 50,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Other Recreation and Social Clubs
Target groups
  • General public
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Regional tourism festivals and events
  • One-time events that attract significant visitor traffic
  • Event-related infrastructure projects
  • Advisory services for a festival or event

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Event program or draft program
  • Most recent event report, if available
  • Most recent financial statements and event income-expense statement
  • Projected income-expense statement and board resolution

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism for-profit businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Municipal entities
  • Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, and tourism businesses

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial and federal state-owned companies, ministries, and agencies
  • Businesses listed in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with the OQLF francization process

Eligible expenses

  • Administration, operating, and programming costs
  • Promotion, marketing, and communication expenses
  • Site and facility management costs
  • Travel, overhead, salaries, and employee benefits tied to the event
  • Audited in-kind sponsorships and net eligible taxes

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities not directly related to the event
  • Working capital, debt service, operating losses, capital losses, and capital buybacks
  • Standard compliance work, asset maintenance, and regular upkeep
  • Non-audited donations and in-kind contributions
  • Legal fees, lobbying fees, and cost overruns

Eligible geographic areas

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

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received on an ongoing basis.
  • Files are reviewed during specific analysis periods.
  • Incomplete applications are not reviewed and are postponed to the next period.
  • A mandatory pre-submission meeting with Tourisme Baie-James is required.

Additional information

  • The program supports tourism businesses through the regional partnership EPRTNT 2022-2025.
  • A mandatory meeting with Tourisme Baie-James is required before submission.
  • Incomplete files are not reviewed and are deferred to the next analysis period.
  • Applications are received on an ongoing basis, with analysis done in specific review periods.

Contacts

olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com
418-770-5290

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – 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 Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for regional festivals and events in the Baie-James tourism area. It supports public tourism events, related infrastructure, and consulting services that help attract visitors and strengthen the destination.

How much funding can be received?

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program?

To be eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program, you must: Legally constituted in Quebec or Canada Doing business in Quebec Based in the Baie-James tourism region

What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?

Regional tourism festivals and events One-time events that attract significant visitor traffic Event-related infrastructure projects Advisory services for a festival or event

Who can I contact for more information about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events?

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 – Festivals and events available?

The Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.

Is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Festivals and events is a Grant and Funding

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