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Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit
Funding for senior-focused transit projects
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $100,000 in funding to improve seniors’ mobility through regional public transit initiatives. It supports needs studies, pilot projects, and familiarization activities for older adults.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Needs and feasibility studies for a new regional public transit service
- Pilot projects introducing new transit services for seniors
- Initiatives that help older adults become familiar with public transit
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Applicant resolution or internal bylaw authorizing the application
- Budget forecasts
- Project schedule and financing plan
- Supporting documents and prior studies, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal bodies authorized to organize public transit in rural areas
- Municipal and intermunicipal transport organizations
- Regional elected-representative bodies
Who is not eligible
- Organizations listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA)
- Applicants with unresolved compliance issues on a previous financial assistance file
- Projects already funded by another Ministry or government aid program
Eligible expenses
- Direct project coordination costs, including salaries and required contracts
- Administration costs up to 15% of the financial assistance
- Promotion and outreach costs, including room rental, travel, and meal expenses for escorts
- Software or platform adaptation, website or mobile app development, and reservation phone lines for seniors
- Stop and user-information signage
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt financing and loan repayment
- Infrastructure and capital costs, except authorized signage
- Costs already covered by another government program
- Costs for contracted transport services not organized under the applicable law
- Expenses made before April 1, 2025, more than 12 months after approval, or after March 31, 2029
Eligible geographic areas
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee after the call for projects closes
- The review process takes about five to eight weeks
- Selected applicants are notified by letter from the Minister or an authorized official
- Approved applicants must sign an agreement before funding is paid
- A final project report is reviewed before the last payment is released
Additional information
- Applicants may form a group and submit a joint application for their territory.
- Beneficiaries must follow the program’s visibility requirements for government support.
- The program runs until March 31, 2029.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit. 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 Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit?
This program provides up to $100,000 in funding to improve seniors’ mobility through regional public transit initiatives. It supports needs studies, pilot projects, and familiarization activities for older adults.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit program, you must:
Eligible municipal transport body
Project for seniors’ mobility
New regional transit service
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit?
Needs and feasibility studies for a new regional public transit service
Pilot projects introducing new transit services for seniors
Initiatives that help older adults become familiar with public transit
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at exploitationTC@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit available?
The Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for implementing a pilot project in public transit is a Grant and Funding