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Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2
Supports municipal climate transition projects
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 19, 2024
- Closing date : October 25, 2024
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Accelerating the Local Climate Transition – Component 2" program provides up to 80% funding of eligible costs to support the planning and implementation of projects stemming from approved climate plans. It also covers municipal climate adaptation, greenhouse gas mitigation, and local climate transition activities, with up to 90% support for the Maritime Community of Îles-de-la-Madeleine and the Kativik Regional Administration.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 19, 2024
- Closing date : October 25, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and implementation of projects from an approved climate plan.
- Adaptation projects that improve resilience to climate impacts.
- Mitigation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Local climate transition support activities, including coordination, integration, mobilization, training, and awareness.
Documents Needed
- Letter of acceptance for the approved climate plan.
- Council-approved list of programming projects.
- Certified council resolution authorizing the application.
- One project submission form per project.
- Additional documents required for certain project types.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Municipalities and agglomerations with certain MRC powers
- Baie-James Regional Administration
- Kativik Regional Administration
Who is not eligible
- Direct grants to private companies and non-profit organizations are not eligible.
- Projects aiming primarily at supporting private businesses or individuals are not eligible.
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA) cannot participate.
- Projects involving the acquisition of rolling stock (except bikes for shared-use services) are not eligible.
- Companies whose activities are related to fossil fuel supply and those involved in the construction or acquisition of buildings are excluded.
Eligible expenses
- Project planning and programming development costs.
- Project implementation costs, including studies, acquisitions, works, materials, equipment rentals, and professional or technical services.
- Communication, software, data acquisition, and government authorization costs linked to the project.
- External audit fees and certain related costs such as land or easement acquisition.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Direct subsidies to private companies or individuals.
- Costs for building rental, construction, or acquisition.
- Operating, maintenance, and recurring costs, except limited green infrastructure maintenance.
- Projects involving rolling stock, except bikes for shared-use services.
- Work carried out by a company listed in the RENA register.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The ministry reviews submitted programming after the call closes.
- Non-compliant or ineligible projects are removed from the programming.
- The ministry may limit the number of projects selected within the available budget.
- Approved projects are confirmed through a letter of promise, and a funding agreement must be signed before payment.
- Projects must be tracked using predetermined indicators and reported on annually and at project end.
Additional information
- The program will end on March 31, 2029.
- Approved projects are subject to follow-up based on predetermined indicators.
- A final account of project completion and expenses must be submitted within six months after all projects are finished.
- Applicants are required to use the most recent version of the guide available at the time of submission.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2 Program
What is the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2?
The "Accelerating the Local Climate Transition – Component 2" program provides up to 80% funding of eligible costs to support the planning and implementation of projects stemming from approved climate plans. It also covers municipal climate adaptation, greenhouse gas mitigation, and local climate transition activities, with up to 90% support for the Maritime Community of Îles-de-la-Madeleine and the Kativik Regional Administration.
How much funding can be received?
Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 25, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2 program?
To be eligible for the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2 program, you must:
The applicant must be a MRC, municipality, or eligible regional administration.
The climate plan must be approved by the MELCCFP.
What expenses are eligible under Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2?
Planning and implementation of projects from an approved climate plan.
Adaptation projects that improve resilience to climate impacts.
Mitigation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Local climate transition support activities, including coordination, integration, mobilization, training, and awareness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2?
You can contact Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) by email at bp.erosion@mamh.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2 available?
The Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 2 program is available the province of Quebec.