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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting

Funding for tourism lodging projects in Côte-Nord
Tourisme Côte-Nord
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for tourism lodging projects in Côte-Nord. It supports projects that improve accommodation quality, fill lodging gaps, extend operating periods, or add services for tourists.
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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
  • Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Côte-Nord
  • 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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Housing
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Projects that structure a tourism area and improve lodging capacity
  • Projects that raise the quality of accommodation services
  • Projects that extend the business operating season
  • Projects that add new services for tourist clientele

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Full business plan with required permits and authorizations
  • Most recent financial statements and 3-year forecast
  • Board resolution authorizing the application signatory
  • Partner financing confirmation, if available

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries, and government bodies
  • Businesses listed in the registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process
  • Tourism projects in guesthouses, condotels, gambling, alcohol sales, or retail and restaurant sectors

Eligible expenses

  • Construction, reconstruction, expansion, fitting-out, adaptation, or conversion work
  • Replacement of infrastructure or equipment and deployment of a new tourist experience
  • Professional, technical, consulting, and project management fees
  • Specialized equipment, furniture, boats, and rolling stock
  • Land-related costs, survey work, quality control, and direct taxes net of refunds

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Acquisition of a business or its infrastructure
  • Promotion and marketing costs, including website redesign
  • Administrative, storage, retail-space, operating, and financing costs
  • Land or building leases and motorized transport not tied to visitor experience
  • Costs already committed before the application date, as well as cost overruns and legal fees

Eligible geographic areas

  • Côte-Nord, Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • The application is reviewed after submission of the form and supporting documents.
  • Funding decisions are based on program criteria and project selection factors.
  • If approved, the applicant must comply with any applicable contract-award rules and program conditions.

Additional information

  • The program is part of the EPRTNT 2022-2025 framework for the Côte-Nord region.
  • Projects must include sustainable development measures with social and economic benefits.
  • Public construction tenders are required for construction contracts of $100,000 or more.
  • Projects open to the public may be subject to Quebec’s public art integration policy.

Contacts

gbouchard@cotenordqc.com
1-888-463-0808 poste 1325

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting. 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 Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting?

This program provides non-repayable funding of up to $50,000 for tourism lodging projects in Côte-Nord. It supports projects that improve accommodation quality, fill lodging gaps, extend operating periods, or add services for tourists.

How much funding can be received?

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting program?

To be eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Operates in Quebec tourism accommodation Project aligned with lodging objectives

What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting?

Projects that structure a tourism area and improve lodging capacity Projects that raise the quality of accommodation services Projects that extend the business operating season Projects that add new services for tourist clientele

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

You can contact Tourisme Côte-Nord by email at gbouchard@cotenordqc.com or by phone at 1-888-463-0808 poste 1325.

Where is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting available?

The Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.

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

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting is a Grant and Funding

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