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Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1
Supports municipal climate action planning and implementation
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 350,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program offers up to $350,000 to eligible municipal bodies to support the development or updating of a climate plan. It funds activities such as greenhouse gas inventories, climate risk assessments, and the prioritization of adaptation and emissions-reduction measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing a climate plan.
- Updating an existing climate plan.
- Conducting a GHG inventory and climate risk assessment.
- Prioritizing emissions-reduction and adaptation measures.
- Preparing projects arising from an approved climate plan for implementation.
Documents Needed
- Climate plan and supporting analyses
- Climate portraits and risk assessment documents
- Greenhouse gas inventory documents
- Public consultation reports
- Financial audit report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Regional county municipalities (MRC)
- Municipalities and agglomerations exercising certain MRC powers
- Kativik Regional Administration
- Baie-James Regional Administration
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits related to the project.
- Consultation and stakeholder engagement costs.
- Data acquisition costs, including GHG, climate projection, and historical data.
- Communication, software, IT tools, and professional fees tied to the project.
- Travel, meal, and accommodation costs within Quebec, within government reimbursement limits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs not directly linked to the climate plan.
- Expenses incurred before the funding letter or after the covered period.
- General operating expenses of the organization.
- Travel and other expenses outside Quebec.
- GES compensation costs and environmental impact study fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The MELCCFP reviews the submitted plan for compliance with the program guidelines.
- If approved, the Ministry sends an approval letter and may include recommendations.
- The plan must then be adopted by the council within 3 months of the approval letter.
- Approved plans and related documents may be made public.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1. 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 Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1?
The program offers up to $350,000 to eligible municipal bodies to support the development or updating of a climate plan. It funds activities such as greenhouse gas inventories, climate risk assessments, and the prioritization of adaptation and emissions-reduction measures.
How much funding can be received?
Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 Funds up to $350,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 program?
To be eligible for the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 program, you must:
Regional county municipalities (MRC)
Municipalities and agglomerations exercising MRC powers
Kativik Regional Administration or Baie-James Regional Administration
What expenses are eligible under Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1?
Developing a climate plan.
Updating an existing climate plan.
Conducting a GHG inventory and climate risk assessment.
Prioritizing emissions-reduction and adaptation measures.
Preparing projects arising from an approved climate plan for implementation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at planclimat@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418691-2015.
Where is the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 available?
The Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accelerating the local climate transition - Component 1 is a Grant and Funding