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EPRTNT Assistance Program - Montreal - Quebec - Canada
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Source verified September 16, 2026

EPRTNT Assistance Program

Support for tourism projects in Montréal
Offered by
Tourisme Montréal

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Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

For-profit organizations (FPOs), non-profit organizations (NPOs), and cooperatives.

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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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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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Activities funded

  • Attractions, activities, and equipment.
  • Structuring the regional tourism offering.
  • Accommodation.
  • Studies and consulting services.
  • Digital development of a business.

Documents Needed

  • Intent-to-submit form via Forms and completed and signed application form submitted in Excel format.
  • Board resolution (or equivalent), unless the signatory is the sole owner.
  • Confirmation from financial partners, if available.
  • Certificate or attestation issued by the OQLF, for the organizations concerned.
  • Indigenous certificate or certification, if applicable.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit organizations (FPOs), non-profit organizations (NPOs), and cooperatives.
  • Municipal entities.
  • Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly, as well as Indigenous tourism organizations and businesses.
  • Regional tourism associations (RTAs), only for studies and consulting services projects and for structuring the regional tourism offering.
  • Any grouping of these client groups.

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

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with the program objectives.
  • Structuring impact and tourism reach.
  • Innovation and added value.
  • Project quality and feasibility.
  • Financial structure and sustainable development considerations.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the Form of Intent to Submit via Forms.
  • Step 2: Complete and sign the application form in Excel.
  • Step 3: Gather the required supporting documents for the chosen project category.
  • Step 4: Send the complete application to programmes@mtl.org.

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

programmes@mtl.org
(438) 395-8209

Frequently Asked Questions about the EPRTNT Assistance Program Program

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?

Attractions, activities, and equipment. Structuring the regional tourism offering. Accommodation. Studies and consulting services. Digital development of a business.

Who can I contact for more information about the EPRTNT Assistance Program?

You can contact Tourisme Montréal by email at programmes@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