Services
Expertises
Resources
Who we are
Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III - Quebec - Canada
Closed

Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III

Funding for active transportation infrastructure improvements
Government of Québec
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 225,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 26, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This program supports active transportation infrastructure projects across Quebec. It funds the development, improvement, maintenance, and emergency restoration of bicycle and pedestrian networks, with a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses for most components and up to $225,000 for the emergency restoration volet.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : November 26, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
Target groups
  • General public
  • Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Development of the Route verte and its links
  • Improvement and upgrading of existing active transportation infrastructure
  • Maintenance of the Route verte and its links
  • Rapid restoration of cyclist passage after a natural force majeure event

Documents Needed

  • Completed financial assistance application form
  • Project description and location plan
  • Project timeline and financing plan
  • Municipal council resolution authorizing the application
  • Supporting documents required for the selected volet

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities and regional county municipalities
  • Metropolitan communities, borough councils, and agglomeration councils
  • Indigenous communities represented by a band council
  • Northern villages, Kativik Regional Government, and Nunavik landholding bodies
  • Non-profit organizations mandated by a municipal or regional resolution

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations or subcontractors listed in the RENA register
  • Organizations that failed to meet obligations after prior Quebec government financial assistance

Eligible expenses

  • Plans and specifications, land acquisition, surveying, and site preparation
  • Contracted work, materials, supplies, and equipment rental
  • Labor, benefits, and quality control costs tied to the project
  • Permanent cyclist counting equipment purchase and installation

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Parking lots for automobiles
  • Urban furniture or related services not exclusively for cyclists or pedestrians
  • Promotion and animation activities
  • Costs from suppliers registered in the RENA register

Eligible geographic areas

  • All regions of Quebec

Selection criteria

  • Continuity
  • Safety
  • Strategic importance
  • Asset preservation
  • Cost efficiency

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Gather all required information and documents.
    • Complete the application form and supporting schedules.
  • Step 2: Submit through PES
    • Access the online PES portal.
    • Select the program and volet.
    • Upload the required documents and submit the application.
  • Step 3: Follow up on the file
    • Use the application number and phone number to track the file in PES.
    • Provide any missing documents if requested during review.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed after the call for projects closes.
  • Projects are evaluated and ranked according to the program criteria.
  • Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing.
  • An agreement must be signed before funding is paid.

Additional information

  • The program uses the PES online portal for submission and follow-up.
  • Applicants must keep supporting documents for five years after the last payment.
  • Projects must comply with the Ministry’s visibility protocol.

Contacts

transport_actif@transports.gouv.qc.ca
418 266-6647

Other components of this program

Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III Program

What is the Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III?

This program supports active transportation infrastructure projects across Quebec. It funds the development, improvement, maintenance, and emergency restoration of bicycle and pedestrian networks, with a maximum of 50% of eligible expenses for most components and up to $225,000 for the emergency restoration volet.

How much funding can be received?

Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $225,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III program?

To be eligible for the Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III program, you must: Existing active transportation infrastructure Admissible public or non-profit applicant Project completed within funding period

What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III?

Development of the Route verte and its links Improvement and upgrading of existing active transportation infrastructure Maintenance of the Route verte and its links Rapid restoration of cyclist passage after a natural force majeure event

Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III?

You can contact Government of Québec by email at transport_actif@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.

Where is the Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III available?

The Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III is a Grant and Funding