Closed
Last Update: March 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program supports tourism projects in the Montréal region for the 2025-2027 period. It funds eligible tourism development, structuring, digital, accommodation, and consulting projects up to 80% of eligible costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- 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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tourism attraction, activity, and equipment projects.
- Regional tourism offer structuring projects.
- Accommodation projects that strengthen destination appeal.
- Studies, diagnostics, coaching, and consulting services.
- Digital development projects for tourism businesses.
Documents Needed
- Form of Intent to Submit
- Signed application form in Excel
- Project-specific supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit tourism businesses.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Cooperatives.
- Municipal entities.
- Indigenous communities, nations, and tourism organizations.
Who is not eligible
- State-owned enterprises.
- Quebec and Canada ministries or government bodies.
- Applicants listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Organizations that do not comply with Quebec francization requirements, when applicable.
Eligible expenses
- Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, or replacement of tourism infrastructure or equipment.
- Professional fees for consultants, project management, studies, and implementation support.
- Specialized equipment, furniture, and technology purchases needed for the project.
- First cloud subscription, digital tools, software, and e-commerce solutions.
- Eligible travel, general costs, salaries, benefits, and non-refundable taxes tied to the project.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Working capital, debt service, and operating losses.
- Maintenance, regular operating costs, and regulatory compliance work.
- Promotion, advertising, and marketing costs.
- Projects already completed or underway when the application is filed.
- Gîtes, condotels, gambling, alcohol sales, and restaurant or retail sector projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal tourism region
Processing and Agreement
- Tourisme Montréal first checks project eligibility and may ask for clarifications.
- Eligible files are analyzed for relevance and financial viability on set dates.
- Projects are reviewed by the management committee and then recommended for decision.
- Funding decisions are made by the relevant funders and sent to the applicant by letter.
- Selected projects must sign a financial assistance agreement.
Additional information
- The program is now for the 2025-2027 period.
- Applications are submitted with the Form of Intent to Submit and the signed application form in Excel.
- The application deadline is August 27, 2026, at 4:59 p.m., or until funds are exhausted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT Assistance Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EPRTNT Assistance Program. 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 EPRTNT Assistance Program?
The program supports tourism projects in the Montréal region for the 2025-2027 period. It funds eligible tourism development, structuring, digital, accommodation, and consulting projects up to 80% of eligible costs.
How much funding can be received?
EPRTNT Assistance Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the EPRTNT Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the EPRTNT Assistance Program program, you must:
Project in the Montréal tourism region.
Tourist target clientele.
Legally constituted in Quebec or Canada.
What expenses are eligible under EPRTNT Assistance Program?
Tourism attraction, activity, and equipment projects.
Regional tourism offer structuring projects.
Accommodation projects that strengthen destination appeal.
Studies, diagnostics, coaching, and consulting services.
Digital development projects for tourism businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the EPRTNT Assistance Program?
You can contact Tourisme Montréal by email at eprtnt@mtl.org or by phone at (438) 395-8209.
Where is the EPRTNT Assistance Program available?
The EPRTNT Assistance Program program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the EPRTNT Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EPRTNT Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding