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Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports municipal climate action planning and implementation in Quebec
Grant and Funding
Overview
The "Accelerating the Local Climate Transition – Component 1" grant offers up to $350,000 to eligible municipal bodies to support the development or updating of a climate plan. The program funds activities such as greenhouse gas emission inventories, risk assessments, and prioritization of measures to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
Activities funded
- Development of a climate action plan tailored to the local context.
- Updating an existing climate action plan to reflect new data or strategies.
- Assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and identification of reduction measures.
- Analysis and prioritization of climate adaptation measures to address local risks.
- Integration of findings into a consolidated climate plan for municipal adoption and implementation.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 345,000
Development of a climate action plan for urban transit improvement
$ 347,500
Acquisition of climate modeling tools for municipal emissions analysis
$ 280,000
Community consultation and carbon inventory for a new climate plan
$ 335,000
Stakeholder engagement and adaptation prioritization in new climate plan
$ 318,000
Updating existing climate plan to address flood risk adaptation
$ 346,000
Integration of climate risks into municipal asset management planning
Eligibility
- The applicant must be one of the following: a regional county municipality (MRC), a municipality or agglomeration exercising certain MRC powers, the Kativik Regional Administration, or the Baie-James Regional Administration.
- The project must involve the development or update of a climate plan (plan climat) following the methodologies outlined by the responsible ministry.
- The completed climate plan must be submitted for approval to the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP).
Who is eligible?
- Regional county municipalities (MRC)
- Municipalities and agglomerations exercising certain powers of an MRC
- Kativik Regional Administration
- Baie-James Regional Administration
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits for personnel directly involved in the plan's development.
- Expenses related to consultation and collaboration activities with stakeholders (municipalities, citizens, businesses, institutions, etc.).
- Costs for acquiring relevant data (e.g., greenhouse gas data, climate projections, historical climate data).
- Communication costs, including dissemination of developed planning tools.
- Purchase of software or IT tools essential for project realization.
- Professional fees for external consultants or firms providing specific project-related services.
- Professional fees for an external auditor preparing the final audit report.
- Administrative and justified operating expenses (e.g., office rentals, supplies, postal services, internet, telecommunications, payroll services), limited to 10% of total financial assistance used for this phase.
- Transportation, meal, and accommodation costs within Quebec that are necessary for project completion, within the reimbursement limits set by the Quebec government.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec, including:
- Regional county municipalities (MRC) within Quebec
- Municipalities and agglomerations in Quebec exercising certain MRC powers
- Kativik Regional Administration (Northern Quebec)
- Baie-James Regional Administration (Northern Quebec)
Selection criteria
- Conformity of the climate plan with the guidelines outlined in the official Plan Development Guide provided by the Ministry.
- Completion and inclusion of required analyses, such as climate portraits, risk assessments, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, and documentation of public consultations as part of the plan submission.
- Adherence to prescribed reporting and accountability requirements, including submission of annual and final reports, a financial audit, and council approval resolution within specified deadlines.
- Public disclosure of the approved climate plan and related analyses, as mandated, within one year of completion.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility
- Verify that your organization is one of the eligible municipal entities (MRC, municipalities, agglomerations, Kativik Regional Administration, Baie-James Regional Administration)
- Check that your planned project falls under the eligible activities (development or update of a climate plan)
2
Prepare the project
- Consult the Guide to developing a climate plan provided by MELCCFP
- Collect data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate risks
- Engage stakeholders (municipal staff, citizens, experts)
3
Develop or update climate plan
- Carry out an inventory of GHG emissions and analyze reduction potentials
- Conduct a climate risk assessment and devise adaptation measures
- Prioritize actions for adaptation and GHG reduction
- Compile the findings into a comprehensive climate plan
4
Submit climate plan for approval
- Submit your climate plan and supporting analyses to MELCCFP at planclimat@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
- Ensure submission of all required documents (climate profiles, risk analyses, GHG inventories, public consultations reports)
5
Approval and feedback from MELCCFP
- Wait for MELCCFP review and receive the letter of approval or feedback
- If modifications are required, update the plan as directed
6
Adopt and publicize the climate plan
- Adopt the approved climate plan by council resolution within 3 months of approval letter
- Publish the plan electronically and make it available free of charge within one year
7
Submit reports and audit
- Submit required annual progress and financial reports to MELCCFP
- Provide final report, supporting analyses, financial overview, independent audit, and council resolution within 3 months of plan completion
Additional information
- Municipalities are required to make the climate plan publicly available electronically and free of charge within one year of its completion.
- Beneficiaries must retain all project administrative and financial documents, as well as data collected during plan development, for at least ten years.
- Plans and supporting documentation must comply with the methodologies and guidelines outlined by the responsible ministries.
- Guidance and methodological support are provided by recognized organizations such as the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, Union des municipalités du Québec, and Réseau Environnement.
Contacts
planclimat@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
418691-2015
