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Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service
Support for transit feasibility studies
Offered by
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Opened September 1, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support of up to 90% of eligible costs is available, to a maximum of $50,000. This program helps conduct needs and feasibility studies for a new regional public transit service serving older adults.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Needs and feasibility studies for a new regional public transit service
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form V-3117
- Internal resolution or bylaw authorizing the application signatory
- Regional public transit development plan
- MADA action plan, if applicable
- Supporting documents and budget forecasts
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal bodies authorized to organize rural public transit
- Municipal and intermunicipal transit organizations for Volets 1 and 3
- Regional elected-official organizations
- Eligible organizations applying jointly for their territory
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Applicants that failed to meet obligations under a previous financial assistance award in the past two years
- Projects already funded by PADTC or the MADA support program
Eligible expenses
- Direct project coordination costs, including salaries and necessary contracts
- Administrative costs up to 15% of the grant amount
- Promotion costs and room rental, including accompanist travel and meals
- Software or platform adaptations for demand-response, dispatch or carpooling systems
- Web pages, reservation phone lines, mobile apps, and stop or user information signs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt financing and loan repayments
- Infrastructure and capital costs other than authorized stop and information signs
- Costs already covered by another ministry or government assistance program
- Costs for contracted transport services not organized under the Transport Act
- Expenses made before April 1, 2025 or outside the allowed project period
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Eligible municipalities and MRCs listed in the program annex
Selection criteria
- Inclusion of the measure in the regional public transit development plan
- Contribution to the specific objective of the program stream
- Financial viability
- Effect on older adults’ mobility
- Quality and clarity of the application file
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidelines
- Read the program application rules before submitting the request.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill out form V-3117 and have it signed by an authorized representative.
- Attach the supporting documents listed in the form.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Send the completed application to the address indicated on the ministry website during the call for projects period.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the call for projects deadline
- Incomplete or unclear files must be corrected within the time allowed by the minister
- Eligible files are analyzed by a selection committee
- Applicants are informed by a letter if the project is selected
- Approved applicants must sign an agreement before funding is paid
Additional information
- The beneficiary must promote the Government of Quebec’s financial support in public communications.
- Projects must be completed within 12 months of the award letter.
- Selected projects require a formal agreement with the minister before funding is paid.
- Beneficiaries must keep project records for five years after final settlement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service Program
What is the Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service?
Financial support of up to 90% of eligible costs is available, to a maximum of $50,000. This program helps conduct needs and feasibility studies for a new regional public transit service serving older adults.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is October 31, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service program, you must:
Eligible municipal transit authority
Study for a new regional transit service
May be submitted jointly
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service?
Needs and feasibility studies for a new regional public transit service
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at exploitationTC@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service available?
The Financial assistance for conducting a needs and feasibility study for implementing a new regional public transit service program is available the province of Quebec.