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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting
QC, Canada
Financial support for sustainable tourism development in Baie-James
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Accommodation and food services
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- Tourisme Baie-James
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The Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting grant offers a maximum funding amount of $200,000 to support responsible and sustainable tourism development projects in the Baie-James region. Eligible activities include the enhancement of hospitality infrastructure and introduction of new services to attract tourists and extend operational periods.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- The financial aid provided is a non-reimbursable contribution.
- The project must have at least $25,000 of eligible costs to qualify for assistance.
- The maximum amount of financial intervention is $200,000, and it cannot exceed 50% of eligible costs for a for-profit organization (OBL) and 80% for a non-profit organization (OBNL) or cooperative.
- For OBLs, at least 50% of the funding must come from the promoter; for OBNLs and cooperatives, this is reduced to 20%.
- The maximum sum of government aid must not exceed the defined percentage based on organization type: 50% for OBLs, 80% for OBNLs/cooperatives, 90% for indigenous communities and entities located in Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- Promoter's contribution cannot originate from government aid, asset transfers, or contributions in goods and services.
- The aid requires a public call for tenders for any construction contract of $100,000 or more.
- A project funded with $100,000 or more is subject to a program of equal access if the organization employs more than 100 people.
- The project must align with the sustainable development measures and principles by integrating social and eco-responsible elements.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Structuring a particular territory for tourism development.
- Addressing deficits in accommodation units.
- Improving the quality level of the accommodation sector.
- Extending the operating season of the tourism enterprise.
- Offering new services tailored to tourist clienteles.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be a legally constituted entity under the laws of Quebec or Canada.
- The applicant must be operating within Quebec.
- The applicant must be a business in the tourist industry, which includes for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations (NPO), and cooperatives.
- Municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, or groups of these clienteles are also eligible.
- The applicant must adhere to provincial laws and regulations concerning tourist accommodation establishments and possess a registration number.
- Projects must be located in the Baie-James tourist region, including the cities of Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Matagami, and the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government area.
- Businesses must have fulfilled previous obligations if they have received grants from the partners before.
- Nature and adventure tourism businesses must comply or commit to comply with the Qualité-Sécurité program standards of Aventure Écotourisme Québec.
- Applicants must not be state corporations, ministries, or governmental bodies from Quebec or Canada.
- The applicant must not be listed on the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- The applicant must comply with the Quebec French Language Charter.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- For-profit tourism organizations
- Non-profit tourism organizations
- Tourism cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities and nations, including Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses
- Any grouping of these eligible clients
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- The state-owned enterprises and ministries and agencies of the governments of Quebec and Canada.
- Companies registered in the registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts in Quebec.
- Companies not complying with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
- Projects involving tourist lodges and hotel condominiums (condotels).
- Projects related to bike paths, snowmobile trails, golf courses, and dock renovations.
- Projects in the restaurant and retail sectors.
- Projects related to tourist reception and signage.
- Projects concerning training content development.
- Projects in the gambling sector and those associated with alcohol sales and consumption.
- Projects with the majority of costs linked to the upgrade, maintenance, or replacement of existing infrastructures or equipment.
- Projects already completed or underway at the time of application submission.
- Projects receiving non-refundable financial support from the Programme d'aide à la relance de l'industrie touristique (PARIT) or the Programme d'appui au développement des attraits touristiques (PADAT).
- Projects with costs related to animal acquisition.
- Projects with costs related to administrative equipment and material, storage, or retail space.
- Costs associated with leasing land, buildings, and other facilities (emphyteutic lease).
- Costs of acquiring non-visitor-centric transportation equipment.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- The costs engendered for realizing the eligible projects, such as construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, reconversion, or replacing infrastructure or equipment, and the deployment of a new tourism experience.
- Fees paid to recognized professionals, including for design or engineering, to technical personnel, or to consultants retained for project supervision and management, or fees for reporting.
- Costs related to the development, layout, and enhancement of land and trails.
- Costs related to the purchase and installation of specialized equipment and furniture.
- Costs of acquiring boats or rolling stock that enhance the customer experience.
- Costs of acquiring land, easements, and rights of way, as long as the land is necessary for project realization. These costs cannot be incurred with a related company or when the targeted asset is owned, in whole or part, by one or more shareholders of the company.
- Surveying costs for the site.
- Quality control costs at the site.
- Net taxes (excluding the reimbursed portion) related to direct costs.
- Costs related to integrating artwork into a building or site concerning the application of Quebec's Policy for the Integration of the Arts into Architecture and Environment of Government and Public Sites.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- The region of James Bay, Quebec.
- The city of Chapais, Quebec.
- The city of Chibougamau, Quebec.
- The city of Lebel-sur-Quévillon, Quebec.
- The city of Matagami, Quebec.
- The territory of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government.
grant_single_labels|criteria
- L’adéquation avec les objectifs de l’EPRTNT.
- Le caractère structurant (pouvoir d’attraction, portée du projet, retombées, concertation avec d’autres partenaires, création d’emplois, étalement de la saison, etc.).
- Le caractère novateur.
- La qualité en matière de concept, de produits et de services.
- La structure et le montage financiers.
- La pertinence (clientèle significativement touristique et sa diversification, marché, concurrence, qualité de l’offre, stratégie de marketing, maillage, etc.).
- La faisabilité (échéancier, stratégie de marketing, qualité du plan d’affaires ou du devis d'études, expertise du promoteur).
- La prise en compte des principes de développement durable.
- La pertinence touristique et la prise en compte des priorités régionales.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Preliminary Meeting
- Schedule a mandatory meeting with the team of Tourisme Baie-James.
- Discuss the project requirements and ensure that you understand the necessary documents for a complete submission.
- Step 2: Prepare Documentation
- Complete the financial assistance application form for the EPRTNT region of Baie-James.
- Gather required documents such as a complete business plan, recent and projected financial statements.
- Ensure all documentation such as board resolutions and partner confirmations are prepared.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Send the completed application and all required documents via email to olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com.
- Step 4: Contact for Information
- For additional information, contact Isabelle Milord at 418-770-5290 or via email at imilord@tourismebaiejames.com.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The financial aid offered is a non-repayable contribution.
- Priority is given to projects that incorporate development sustainability measures that reduce environmental impact and yield social and economic benefits.
- Any project resulting in financial aid of $100,000 or more obligates an organization with over 100 employees to implement an equality access program in line with the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.
- Projects exceeding costs of $150,000 are subject to the Policy for integrating arts into the architecture and environment of governmental and public buildings and sites.
- For contracts of $100,000 or more, a public call for tenders is mandatory.
grant_single_labels|contact
olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com
418-770-5290
