
Accès jardins
Last Update: September 3, 2025
Montreal, QC
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
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.
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 90,000
Transforming a courtyard into a biodiversity demonstration garden
$ 100,000
Establishing a children’s nature play zone with interpretive art
$ 115,000
Installing a cultural pavilion and amphitheater in green space
$ 65,000
Upgrading lighting and seating in community-access heritage garden
$ 110,000
Greening a private lot with community recreational facilities
$ 84,000
Improving public access through green corridor and safe pathways
Eligibility
- The site must be private property.
- The property must be designated for public-private use, not exclusively private use.
- The site must be available for use for a minimum of 25 years.
- The site must be accessible, meaning it is located near active transport and public transit.
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.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility requirements
- Review the program objectives and ensure your project aligns with the program's aim to increase green spaces for public use in Ville-Marie
- Verify that your site is a private property offering public access, usable for 25 years or more, and located near active transport/public transit
2
Compile required information
- Prepare details on your site, including location, intended public-private use, and accessibility
- Gather supporting documents for the proposed green space project
3
Prepare the application
- Draft the application including site eligibility, project descriptions, and partnership intentions
- Attach any supportive documentation necessary for review
4
Submit the application by email
- Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to accesjardins@montreal.ca
- Ensure all information is clear and complete prior to submission
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
accesjardins@montreal.ca
Montreal, QC, Canada
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