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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities - Quebec - Canada
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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities

Funding for tourism attractions and facilities

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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply

Tourism businesses

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Overview

This program provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $50,000 per project, covering up to 90% of eligible costs. It supports the construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, implantation, modernization, or new tourist experiences for attractions, activities, facilities, and services in Côte-Nord.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Côte-Nord
  • 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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional

Next Steps

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure
  • Consolidation, launch, expansion, or modernization of a tourism attraction, facility, activity, or service
  • Development of a new tourism experience

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form in Excel format
  • Full project business plan, including required permits and authorizations
  • Most recent two years of financial statements
  • Three-year projected financial statements after project completion
  • Board resolution authorizing the application signer

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Tourism businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Municipal entities
  • Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, and tourism businesses
  • Groups combining these eligible applicants

Who is not eligible

  • Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries, and agencies
  • Businesses listed in the registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
  • Businesses not compliant with the Quebec French language francization process

Eligible expenses

  • Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, conversion, or replacement of tourism infrastructure or equipment
  • Professional fees for design, engineering, technical support, project management, and reporting
  • Land, easements, rights-of-way, surveying, and site quality control costs when needed for the project
  • Purchase and installation of specialized equipment and furniture, boats, or rolling stock that improves the visitor experience
  • Eligible taxes and costs related to integrating public art into the project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Business acquisition costs and related infrastructure
  • Promotion and marketing costs, including website redesign
  • Administrative, storage, retail-space, operating, and financing costs
  • Costs for projects already completed or already underway when the application is submitted
  • Costs for projects that mainly involve upkeep, replacement, or compliance work

Eligible geographic areas

  • Côte-Nord, Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with EPRTNT objectives
  • Project structure and expected impact
  • Innovation and originality
  • Quality of concept, products, and services
  • Financial structure, feasibility, market relevance, and sustainable development approach

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the application form
    • Fill out the EPRTNT Côte-Nord financial assistance form.
    • Sign the form and prepare the required supporting documents.
  • Step 2: Compile the application file
    • Attach the business plan, financial statements, board resolution, and other required documents.
    • Include any confirmations or certifications that apply to the project.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Send the completed form and documents by email to gbouchard@cotenordqc.com.

Processing and Agreement

  • The application is reviewed after submission against program objectives and selection criteria.
  • Funding is not automatic and depends on the assessment of the file.
  • If approved, the applicant must comply with the program’s applicable conditions and requirements.
  • Some projects may be subject to public tender or other regulatory obligations before implementation.

Additional information

  • The program supports responsible and sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord.
  • Projects involving adventure tourism must hold, or be in the process of obtaining, Aventure Écotourisme Québec quality-safety recognition.
  • Projects with construction contracts of $100,000 or more require a public tender.
  • Projects subject to Quebec’s public art policy may need a review from the Ministry of Culture and Communications.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities Program

What is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?

This program provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $50,000 per project, covering up to 90% of eligible costs. It supports the construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, implantation, modernization, or new tourist experiences for attractions, activities, facilities, and services in Côte-Nord.

How much funding can be received?

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

Who is eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program?

To be eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program, you must: Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada Doing business in Quebec Tourism project aligned with program goals

What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?

Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure Consolidation, launch, expansion, or modernization of a tourism attraction, facility, activity, or service Development of a new tourism experience

Who can I contact for more information about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?

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

Where is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities available?

The Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.

Is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities is a Grant and Funding