Accès jardins

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Accès jardins a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Accès jardins is a Partnering and Collaboration

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Accès jardins?

Accès jardins is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)

Q: 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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Accès jardins?

You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at accesjardins@montreal.ca.

Q: Where is the Accès jardins available?

The Accès jardins program is available the province of Quebec.

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

City of Montreal

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

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

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

Prepare the application

Draft the application including site eligibility, project descriptions, and partnership intentions
Attach any supportive documentation necessary for review

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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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?

How much funding can be received?

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.