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Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting

Funding for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James
Tourisme Baie-James
Last Update: April 9, 2026
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Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
  • Archived
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to CAD 200,000 for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James. It supports construction, expansion, adaptation, equipment installation, and related development to improve lodging quality and visitor experience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Archived

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-financial cooperative
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects that structure a territory or improve the local lodging offer
  • Projects that help close a shortage of accommodation units
  • Projects that raise the quality of the lodging sector
  • Projects that extend the business season or operating period
  • Projects that add new services for tourist customers

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Full business plan for the project
  • Most recent two years of financial statements
  • Three-year projected financial statements
  • Board resolution and supporting partner confirmations, if available

Official resources

Program guide

Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting - Legacy manual context program guide

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • Municipal entities
  • Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, and tourism businesses
  • Groups made up of eligible applicants

Who is not eligible

  • State-owned companies, ministries, and government bodies
  • Companies listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
  • Companies not compliant with the Quebec French language formalization process
  • Projects in restaurants, retail, gaming, alcohol sales, or tourist information/signage
  • Tourist lodging projects already completed or underway at submission

Eligible expenses

  • Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, and conversion work
  • Replacement of infrastructure or specialized equipment
  • Professional fees for design, engineering, supervision, and reporting
  • Land development, surveying, and quality control on site
  • Purchase and installation of specialized equipment, furniture, boats, or rolling stock

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Business acquisition and related infrastructure
  • Promotion and marketing costs, including website redesign
  • Operating, maintenance, financing, and debt service costs
  • Costs already contracted before the application date, except project development fees
  • Legal fees, cost overruns, and refundable taxes

Eligible geographic areas

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

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the program's objectives
  • Structuring impact, innovation, and quality of the offer
  • Financial structure and project feasibility
  • Touristic relevance and regional priorities
  • Integration of sustainable development principles

How to apply

1

Preliminary preparation

  • Organize a mandatory meeting with the Baie-James Tourism team to ensure that all necessary documents are ready.
  • Check that the project meets the eligibility and selection criteria.
2

Preparation of the application file

  • Fill out the EPRTNT financial assistance application form for the Baie-James region.
  • Prepare a complete business plan including a list of the necessary authorizations, certificates, attestations, or permits.
  • Gather the financial statements for the last two years as well as the projected financial statements for three years.
  • Obtain a resolution from the board of directors (or equivalent) authorizing the signatory of the application.
  • If applicable, provide an indigenous certificate or certification to determine the aid rate.
3

Transmission of the request

Send the application form and all required documents to the following email address: olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com.

4

Follow-up on the request

  • For additional information, contact Ms. Isabelle Milord at 418-770-5290 or by email at imilord@tourismebaiejames.com.
  • Visit the Tourisme Baie-James website for more details on the analysis periods.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are received on a continuous basis.
  • Projects are reviewed during specific analysis periods.
  • Only complete files are assessed.
  • Incomplete applications are moved to the next review period.

Additional information

  • A mandatory meeting with Tourisme Baie-James is required before submission.
  • Incomplete applications are deferred to the next review period.
  • Applications are received on an ongoing basis, but reviewed in specific analysis periods.
  • The project must respect Quebec's French language requirements.

Contacts

olafoudah@tourismebaiejames.com
418-770-5290

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting Program

What is the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting?

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to CAD 200,000 for tourism accommodation projects in Baie-James. It supports construction, expansion, adaptation, equipment installation, and related development to improve lodging quality and visitor experience.

How much funding can be received?

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

Who is eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting program?

To be eligible for the Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting program, you must: Legally incorporated and active in Quebec Project located in Baie-James Accommodation operators need a registration number

What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Baie-James — EPRTNT – Hosting?

Projects that structure a territory or improve the local lodging offer Projects that help close a shortage of accommodation units Projects that raise the quality of the lodging sector Projects that extend the business season or operating period Projects that add new services for tourist customers

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

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 – Hosting available?

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

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

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