Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Structuring the tourism offer

Who is eligible?

• For-profit organizations in the tourism sector.
• Non-profit organizations in the tourism industry.
• Cooperatives involved in tourism activities.
• Municipal entities.
• Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly, including Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses.
• Regional tourism associations with financial backing from partners other than EPRTNT.
• Any grouping of the aforementioned eligible applicants.

Who is not eligible

• State-owned enterprises and ministries and agencies of the governments of Quebec and Canada.
• Companies registered in the register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
• Businesses not in compliance with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
• Projects related to tourist accommodation establishments that do not comply with current laws and regulations.
• Companies not legally constituted under the laws of Quebec or Canada or not doing business in Quebec.

Eligible expenses

• Fees for specialized firms or consultants.
• Travel expenses comparable to those of the ATR.
• General expenses, salaries, and benefits for human resources specifically devoted to the completion of the promoter's project.
• Net taxes related to eligible costs, excluding the refundable portion.

Eligible geographic areas

• Businesses operating in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada.

• The financial assistance offered is a non-repayable contribution.
• The maximum amount of the financial intervention is $50,000 and cannot exceed 90% of eligible costs.
• For projects involving agrotourism or gourmet tourism, essential infrastructure and equipment costs related to the visitor experience may be considered.
• Financial aid cannot be sourced from government aid applicable under the calculation of cumulative financial aids, asset transfers, or contributions in goods and services.
• Proponents are obligated to conduct a public call for tenders for construction contracts valued at $100,000 or more.
• For projects costing $150,000 or more, the integration of arts into architecture and government sites is required.
• Financial assistance of $100,000 or more to a for-profit organization with over 100 employees necessitates an implementation of an equal access program.
• Compliance with Quebec’s official language law is mandatory for all businesses operating within the province.
• Projects must account for sustainable development principles in their global approach.
• Required documentation includes a completed Excel form, project plan, recent financial statements, projected revenue-expense for project duration, board resolution authorizing the signatory, financial partner confirmation if available, and adventure tourism safety certification if applicable.