
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting
Last Update: April 3, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports sustainable tourism enhancement in Quebec's Côte-Nord region
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Grant Providers
- Tourisme Côte-Nord
Status
Closed
Overview of the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting program
The Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting grant offers financial support up to $50,000 to enhance and develop innovative, sustainable tourism accommodations in Quebec. Eligible activities focus on improving infrastructure, extending business operations, and providing new tourist services.
Financing terms and conditions
- The financial contribution offered is non-repayable.
- The maximum amount of financial intervention is $50,000 and cannot exceed 90% of eligible costs.
- Minimum promoter contribution varies by type, including a maximum government aid accumulation of 50% for for-profit organizations (OBL), and up to 90% for Indigenous communities and projects in Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- Funds from the promoter or their partners cannot come from sources considered as government aid, asset transfers, or in-kind goods and services.
- Cumulative government financial aid comprises contributions from municipal entities and all ministries and organizations of the Quebec and federal governments.
Eligible projects & activities
- Structuring a specific territory through tourism initiatives.
- Addressing a shortage of accommodation units in the region.
- Enhancing the quality levels in the accommodation sector.
- Extending the operational period and opening times of tourism businesses.
- Offering new services tailored to tourist clientele.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 60,000
Create an artisan support and training center
$ 35,000
Host a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 80,000
Establish a local food cooperative for urban communities
$ 100,000
Develop a mobile app for community-based healthcare services
$ 150,000
Implement energy-efficient solutions in small manufacturing firms
$ 50,000
Launch a sustainability workshop series for small businesses
Eligibility criteria of the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting program
- The applicant must be a legally constituted organization under the laws of Quebec or Canada, conducting business in Quebec.
- Eligible entities include for-profit organizations (OBL), non-profit organizations (OBNL), cooperatives, municipal entities, recognized Indigenous communities and nations, and partnerships of eligible clientele.
- Tourism companies operating an accommodation establishment must comply with relevant laws and possess a valid registration number.
- Adventure and nature tourism companies must have, initiate, or commit to obtaining the "Accredited Quality-Safety" or "Attested Quality-Safety" certification from Aventure Écotourisme Québec.
- The applicant must not be a state-owned company, ministry, or governmental organization of Quebec or Canada.
- The applicant must not be listed in the register of companies ineligible for public contracts.
- The applicant must comply with the French language requirements as per the Quebec Office of the French Language regulations.
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses including for-profit organizations (OBL).
- Non-profit organizations (OBNL) in the tourism sector.
- Cooperatives engaged in tourism activities.
- Municipal entities such as municipalities, cities, and regions.
- Indigenous communities and recognized nations, including Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses.
- Groups composed of any of the above entities.
Who is not eligible
- State-owned enterprises and departments or agencies of the Quebec and Canadian governments.
- Businesses listed in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Companies that are non-compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for construction, reconstruction, expansion, renovation, adaptation, conversion, replacement of infrastructure or equipment, and deployment of a new tourist experience.
- Fees paid to recognized professionals, including for design or engineering, technical staff, consultants for monitoring and management of eligible projects, or for report preparation fees.
- Expenses related to the development, arrangement, and enhancement of land and trails.
- Expenses related to the purchase and installation of specialized equipment and furniture.
- Costs for acquiring boats or rolling stock to enhance the customer experience.
- Acquisition costs of land, easements, and rights of way, along with other related fees, provided the land is required for the project. These costs should not be incurred with a related company or when the asset is partially or fully owned by the company's shareholders.
- Surveying costs for the site.
- Quality control costs on the site.
- Net taxes (excluding reimbursed part) related to direct costs.
- Costs associated with integrating artwork into a building or site following the "Politique d’intégration des arts à l’architecture et à l’environnement des bâtiments et des sites gouvernementaux et publics du gouvernement du Québec."
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies operating in the Côte-Nord region, Quebec, Canada.
Eligibility criteria of the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting program
- Adéquation avec les objectifs de l'EPRTNT.
- Caractère structurant du projet, incluant son pouvoir d'attraction, sa portée, les retombées escomptées, la concertation avec d'autres partenaires, la création d'emplois, et l'étalement de la saison touristique.
- Caractère novateur du projet.
- Qualité en matière de concept, de produits et de services.
- Structure et montage financiers du projet.
- Pertinence du projet, incluant la clientèle touristique cible et sa diversification, l'analyse de marché, la concurrence, la qualité de l'offre, et la stratégie de marketing.
- Faisabilité du projet, avec un échéancier clair, une stratégie de marketing définie, un plan d'affaires ou un devis d'études de qualité, et l'expertise du promoteur.
- Prise en compte des principes de développement durable.
How to apply to the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Hosting program
1
Preparation of the project
- Develop a comprehensive business plan including a list of authorizations, attestations, certificates, or permits required for the project.
- Provide 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.
- Gather confirmation from financial partners, if available.
- For adventure tourism businesses, obtain confirmation of receiving the "Accredited" seal or the "Quality-Safety" certificate from Aventure Écotourisme Québec.
2
Fill out the form
Fill out the EPRTNT financial assistance application form for the Côte-Nord region.
3
Gathering of the required documents
4
Submission of the request
Send the completed form and the required documents to the email address: gbouchard@cotenordqc.com.
5
Obtain additional information
Contact Guy Bouchard for any questions or additional information at 1-888-463-0808 extension 1325 or at gbouchard@cotenordqc.com.
Additional information
- The contribution is a non-refundable financial grant.
- The maximum financial contribution is $50,000.
- The financial assistance cannot exceed 90% of eligible costs.
- For construction contracts valued at $100,000 or more, a public tender is required.
- Beneficiaries must comply with the charters and laws related to equality and language in Quebec.
- Projects must include sustainable development measures to minimize environmental impact while creating positive social and economic benefits.
- The assessment of projects will consider an overall sustainable development approach, including social and eco-responsible components.
Contact Tourisme Côte-Nord
gbouchard@cotenordqc.com
1-888-463-0808
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