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Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage
Funding to restore cyclist access after force majeure
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Funding available
$ 225,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance to restore cyclist access on a closed segment of the Route verte after a force majeure event. It supports temporary detours, shuttle services, and works needed to reopen the route, with maximum funding of up to $225,000 per project.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- 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
- Provincial
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Temporary safe detour for cyclists
- Temporary shuttle service for cyclists
- Works to restore cyclist passage on a closed segment
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project description and site plans
- Funding plan
- Municipal council resolution approving the application
- Inspection report and supporting project documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities and regional county municipalities
- Metropolitan communities and borough or agglomeration councils
- Indigenous communities
- Northern villages and regional Kativik bodies
- Mandated non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or subcontractors registered in the RENA public contracts register
- Applicants that failed to meet obligations after formal notice on previous Quebec government financial assistance
Eligible expenses
- The costs of contracts awarded for restoration.
- The costs of maintenance carried out in-house.
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Selection criteria
- Confirmation of force majeure and project admissibility.
- Priority given through a simplified and rapid authorization process.
How to apply
- Submit the application to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility through the online service (PES).
- Do so no later than the 9 October 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications submitted will be reviewed to confirm the force majeure nature and the eligibility of the application.
- Recipients of financial assistance granted following the selection of the projects retained will be informed by a signed notice letter.
- Applicants who are not selected will also be informed in writing.
- The second payment corresponds to the balance of the financial assistance and is paid once the work report and the resolution adopting the report have been received, analyzed, and accepted.
- If the work report shows eligible expenses lower than the amounts used to calculate the assistance already paid, the recipient must repay the amounts paid in excess.
Additional information
- The application file must be complete and based on accurate information.
- Projects are submitted during the call for projects period only.
- Beneficiaries must follow the ministry’s visibility standards.
- Changes to project work require a specific modification form.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Financial assistance for active transportation infrastructure – Véloce IIIFunding for active transportation infrastructure improvements
- Financial assistance for maintenance of Route verte and its branch linesFinancial support for Route verte maintenance
- 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 restoring cyclist passage Program
What is the Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage?
This program provides financial assistance to restore cyclist access on a closed segment of the Route verte after a force majeure event. It supports temporary detours, shuttle services, and works needed to reopen the route, with maximum funding of up to $225,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $225,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage program, you must:
Eligible public body or mandated non-profit.
Project restores cyclist passage after force majeure.
Closed section on Route verte network.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage?
Temporary safe detour for cyclists
Temporary shuttle service for cyclists
Works to restore cyclist passage on a closed segment
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at transport_actif@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647, option 2.
Where is the Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage available?
The Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for restoring cyclist passage is a Grant and Funding