Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-09-01T23:59:59Z.

Q: Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects program?

To be eligible for the Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects program, you must: • Must have an establishment in a designated area affected by major infrastructure works • Must operate an eligible commercial activity in compliance with laws and regulations • Must not be under bankruptcy or insolvency protection

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects?

You can contact Quebec City by email at commerce@ville.quebec.qc.ca.

Q: Where is the Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects available?

The Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: August 22, 2025

Québec, QC

Assists businesses impacted by major municipal infrastructure projects

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $30,000
Up to 5% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : March 6, 2023
Closing date : September 1, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Financial Assistance for Businesses Located in Areas Affected by Major Infrastructure Projects offers non-repayable funding of up to $30,000 per business per year to support enterprises experiencing significant declines in gross profit due to prolonged municipal infrastructure work. The program is designed to assist eligible commercial establishments operating in designated zones undergoing major public works that cause substantial disruption to local traffic and commerce.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable financial contribution up to $30,000 per business per year.
For work conducted before 2024: intermediate payment of $5,000 upon application submission.
For work conducted from 2024 onward: intermediate payment of $7,500 upon application submission and project commencement.
Full grant (up to $22,500) awarded based on a gross profit loss exceeding 5% for eligible businesses in the designated work sector.
For businesses in the area of influence, full grant (up to $30,000) based on a gross profit loss exceeding 5%.

Activities funded

Support for businesses located in areas experiencing major municipal infrastructure work causing significant disruption.
Assistance during periods of extended public works that impact customer traffic and business revenues.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 29,000

Compensation for revenue loss during prolonged roadworks period

$ 28,000

Support for lost profits during sewer and water main upgrades

Eligibility

The business must have an establishment located within a designated territory affected by major municipal infrastructure works.
The establishment must be engaged in an eligible commercial activity as specified by the applicable regulations.
The business must be compliant with current laws and regulations.
The business must not be under bankruptcy protection or insolvency proceedings at the time of application and up to 40 days after submission.

Who is eligible?

Businesses operating within a designated area affected by major municipal infrastructure work in Quebec City
Businesses carrying out an eligible commercial activity as defined by the applicable regulation

Who is not eligible

Businesses that have ceased operations or are bankrupt at the time of application and up to 40 days following the application submission.
Companies not discharged from a bankruptcy judgment.
Businesses that relocate outside a designated eligible area after the adoption of the executive order establishing the territory.
Companies based inside a shopping mall with access to another public road not affected by the major infrastructure work.
Businesses listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics).
Companies that, in the two years prior to the application, failed to meet their obligations regarding a previous City of Québec subsidy after being formally notified.
Businesses engaged in activities considered discriminatory, controversial, or at risk for negative public image for the City of Québec.

Eligible expenses

Loss of gross profit directly attributable to major infrastructure works causing a significant decrease in business activity.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses located within designated sectors of the City of Québec experiencing major municipal infrastructure work.

Selection criteria

Justification of a gross profit loss greater than 5%, demonstrated by financial statements or tax returns.
Completeness and accuracy of the documents required when submitting the application, including duly filled forms and appendices.
Clear comparison of gross profit before and during the works according to the method specified in the application form.

How to apply

Confirm eligibility requirements

Verify that your business is located in an eligible area affected by major municipal infrastructure work
Ensure the work duration meets the minimum 3-month consecutive major obstruction requirement
Confirm that the project is conducted by the City of Québec, not by provincial government or utilities

Gather required documentation

Gather the required business information from the Registre des entreprises du Québec
Obtain documents proving authority for anyone acting on behalf of the business, if applicable
Obtain a copy of the lease if you are a tenant in the eligible area
Collect documents that prove your primary business activity (e.g., advertisements, invoices, authorization certificates)

Submit intermediate payment application

Complete the Intermediate Payment Form for 7,500 $ (or 5,000 $ for works before 2024)
Attach the gathered supporting documents
Submit your application as soon as the eligible works begin

Prepare complete grant application

Complete the Full Grant Application Form
Fill in the calculation grids in Annexes I, II, or III of the form
Provide financial statements for the eligible fiscal year and the previous years as comparables
If unavailable, supply tax returns that establish eligible expenses
Include any available tax assessments for the considered fiscal years

Submit full grant application

Submit the completed full grant application and all required supporting documents
Ensure no information is false, inaccurate, or incomplete to avoid loss of eligibility

Wait for application results

Wait for the evaluation of your application by the City of Québec's economic development department
Monitor for any follow-up requests or notifications regarding your application status

Additional information

The program was modified in 2024, so applicants should consult the edition of the program corresponding to their territory.
A calculation grid for determining the eligible subsidy amount is provided as an annex to the application form.
If an establishment initially eligible moves outside the designated territory after the executive committee adopts the applicable order, it becomes ineligible.
Applicants who provide false or incomplete information will lose eligibility and must repay any granted subsidy.

Contacts

commerce@ville.quebec.qc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects. 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.