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Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2021
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Accès jardins program provides financial support for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of green spaces on private properties in Ville-Marie to improve public access and environmental resilience; the funding amount is determined through agreements based on the scope of site transformation and development. Eligible activities include urban and landscape design, installation of recreational and cultural facilities, upgrades to site furniture and lighting, and initiatives promoting ecological transition and public accessibility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and enhancement of green spaces on private properties for public use.
- Creation and implementation of urban and landscape design projects, including installation of recreational and cultural facilities.
- Upgrading site amenities such as lighting and outdoor furniture to improve public accessibility and safety.
- Initiatives to improve site connectivity with public and active transportation systems.
- Projects that promote ecological transition and increase biodiversity, greening, and stormwater management on participating sites.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private property owners
- Institutional property owners
Eligible expenses
- Urban and landscape design services.
- Installation of furniture.
- Lighting upgrades.
- Addition of cultural and recreational facilities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sites located within the Ville-Marie borough, Montreal, Quebec.
Additional information
- Long-term agreements are tailored to the specific context of each site selected under the program.
- The program emphasizes both the development and ongoing maintenance of green spaces through shared responsibilities.
- The Accès jardins network provides visibility for participating sites.
- Urban and landscape design improvements may include upgraded lighting, installation of furniture, and the addition of cultural and recreational facilities.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accès jardins Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accès jardins. 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 Accès jardins?
The Accès jardins program provides financial support for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of green spaces on private properties in Ville-Marie to improve public access and environmental resilience; the funding amount is determined through agreements based on the scope of site transformation and development. Eligible activities include urban and landscape design, installation of recreational and cultural facilities, upgrades to site furniture and lighting, and initiatives promoting ecological transition and public accessibility.
Who is eligible for the Accès jardins program?
To be eligible for the Accès jardins program, you must:
The applicant must own a private property.
The site must be intended for public-private use, not exclusively private use.
The property must allow use for 25 years or more and be accessible via active transport or public transit.
What expenses are eligible under Accès jardins?
Development and enhancement of green spaces on private properties for public use.
Creation and implementation of urban and landscape design projects, including installation of recreational and cultural facilities.
Upgrading site amenities such as lighting and outdoor furniture to improve public accessibility and safety.
Initiatives to improve site connectivity with public and active transportation systems.
Projects that promote ecological transition and increase biodiversity, greening, and stormwater management on participating sites.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accès jardins?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at accesjardins@montreal.ca.
Where is the Accès jardins available?
The Accès jardins program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Accès jardins a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accès jardins is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Accès jardins?
Accès jardins is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)