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Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce III
Funding for active transportation infrastructure improvements
Offered by
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
October 9, 2026
Opened August 31, 2026
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.
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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
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Redevelopment of an existing cycling path, sidewalk, or multi-use trail
- Bringing an existing cycling or multi-use path into compliance with standards
- Major repairs, corrective or preventive, resulting from accidental and non-recurring events
- Major work on a structure
- Culvert replacement
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 or regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- The Montreal Metropolitan Community, the Quebec Metropolitan Community, borough councils, and agglomeration councils
- Indigenous communities represented by their band council
- Northern villages, the Kativik Regional Government, the Nunavik Landholding Corporations Association, and landholding corporations
- Non-profit organizations mandated by resolution of the council of a municipality, an MRC, or one of the aforementioned councils to manage the infrastructure that is the subject of an application
Who is not eligible
- The organization or one of its subcontractors is listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
- The organization has failed to meet its obligations after having been duly formally notified in connection with the granting of prior financial assistance by a department or body of the Government of Quebec
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
- Submit the application through the online submission system.
- Submit the application no later than the deadline set by the call for projects.
- Include on the form the information needed to assess the project.
Processing and Agreement
- Before any public relations activity, the beneficiary must inform the MTMD at least 15 working days in advance.
- The beneficiary must invite the minister or the person representing the minister to press conferences or other public activities related to the financial assistance, and offer the opportunity to speak.
- Any press release about the financial assistance must mention the participation of the Government of Quebec and be approved at least 15 working days before publication.
- All visibility elements mentioning the MTMD or the Government of Quebec must be sent to the MTMD 15 working days before diffusion or the public activity.
Additional information
- The visibility protocol applies to all beneficiaries of financial assistance from the MTMD, without exception.
- Signage is not mandatory for MTMD-funded projects, but if one is created, the same communication rules apply.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Financial assistance for maintenance of Route verte and its branch linesFinancial support for Route verte maintenance
- Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passageFunding to restore cyclist access after force majeure
- Financial assistance for the development of the Green Route and its regional branchesSupport for Route verte cycling infrastructure
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 9, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
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?
Redevelopment of an existing cycling path, sidewalk, or multi-use trail
Bringing an existing cycling or multi-use path into compliance with standards
Major repairs, corrective or preventive, resulting from accidental and non-recurring events
Major work on a structure
Culvert replacement
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 1-888-717-8082.
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.