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Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners
Funding for collective forest road and environmental projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
La Tuque, Mauricie, Quebec
Overview
This program provides up to 100% support for collective forest road and environmental projects in La Tuque’s agglomeration. It helps finance road maintenance, road improvements, bridge and culvert compliance work, and other collective environmental projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- La Tuque
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintenance, improvement, or rehabilitation of forest roads.
- Bridge and culvert compliance work.
- Road safety signage and drainage work.
- Collective environmental projects such as public boat access points or lookouts.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Board resolution
- Copy of letters patent
- Detailed project description and location map
- Detailed contractor quote and required permits
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Structured non-profit organizations
- Villager associations
- Grouping of vacation property owners
- ZEC managers submitting projects for their territory
Who is not eligible
- Individuals applying in their own name
- Unincorporated groups at the payment stage
- Projects that create new roads or new forest road segments
Eligible expenses
- Materials, equipment rental, and heavy machinery with operator.
- Professional fees, permit costs, and legal incorporation costs.
- Road maintenance and forestry work contracts.
- Project management fees up to 2% of total project value, to a maximum of $500.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Road construction and new forest road sections.
- Recurring operating costs after project completion.
- Travel, lodging, personal equipment use, and fuel costs.
- The refundable portion of TPS/TVQ for organizations eligible for tax rebates.
Eligible geographic areas
- La Bostonnais
- Lac-Édouard
- Ville de La Tuque
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City of La Tuque’s planning and territory development service.
- Eligible projects are then submitted to the prioritization committee.
- The committee makes recommendations on eligible projects and funding amounts.
- Final funding decisions are made by the La Tuque agglomeration council.
- Payment is released after the report is verified, and sometimes after an inspection.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted by April 15 each year.
- A final report must be filed by November 15.
- Projects must be completed within the same year they are submitted.
- The funded work must match the approved project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners. 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 Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners?
This program provides up to 100% support for collective forest road and environmental projects in La Tuque’s agglomeration. It helps finance road maintenance, road improvements, bridge and culvert compliance work, and other collective environmental projects.
Who is eligible for the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners program?
To be eligible for the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners program, you must:
Structured association or organization
Project on State land
Required documents submitted
What expenses are eligible under Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners?
Maintenance, improvement, or rehabilitation of forest roads.
Bridge and culvert compliance work.
Road safety signage and drainage work.
Collective environmental projects such as public boat access points or lookouts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners?
You can contact Ville de La Tuque by email at gtp@ville.latuque.qc.ca or by phone at 819 523-8200.
Where is the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners available?
The Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners?
Assistance Policy for Vacation Property Owners is funded by Ville de La Tuque