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Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU)
Funding for developing active transportation infrastructure in urban areas
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Active Transportation in Urban Areas (TAPU) supports municipalities and designated organizations in Quebec to develop safe, efficient pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as self-service bike systems, to encourage healthier, environmentally friendly transportation. The program provides funding covering up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $3,000,000 for bike-sharing systems, $2,000,000 per structure, and $1,000,000 for other projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and enhancement of pedestrian and cycling networks in urban areas.
- Projects that improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists through compliant infrastructure.
- Implementation of traditional or electric bike-sharing systems.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities and regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Montreal Metropolitan Community
- Quebec Metropolitan Community
- Borough or agglomeration councils (subject to legal competence divisions)
- Indigenous communities represented by their band council
- Non-profit organizations mandated by resolution for infrastructure management
- Colleges (cégeps) and universities, public or private
- Public transit organizations (only for bike-sharing systems)
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or their subcontractors registered on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Organizations that have failed to meet their obligations after being formally notified in connection with previous financial assistance granted by a ministry or government agency of Quebec.
Eligible expenses
- Acquisition of land or real rights, including legal and evaluation fees.
- Surveying fees.
- Financial compensation costs, including restorative works directly related to the project.
- Site preparation expenses, such as clearing, earthworks, relocation of public utilities, and electrical connections for bike-sharing stations.
- Purchase costs of bikes, stations, and electronic equipment for bike-sharing fleets.
- Contracted services for project execution, including planning and design services.
- Materials and supplies specified in the project plans, including transport costs.
- Rental fees for tools, equipment, and machinery (including municipal machinery) within set government rates.
- Costs for signage equipment, including markings and traffic lights related to eligible facilities.
- Direct costs for bicycle parking (racks, docks, shelters, etc.).
- Costs related to surveillance and communication devices, where applicable.
- Quality control fees.
- Acquisition costs for permanent automatic counting equipment for cyclists and/or pedestrians.
- Contingency fees (up to 10%).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec (projects must be located within an urban perimeter or connect urban perimeters within Quebec)
Additional information
- The financial assistance is provided in two installments: 80% upon submission of required documents following the award letter, and the remaining balance after acceptance of the final project report and council resolution.
- Beneficiaries must comply with the visibility standards set by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
- Supporting documents, including a final project report and photographs, must be submitted through the online platform (PES) after project completion.
- Allocation of funds is dependent on compliance with mandatory reporting and documentation within the specified fiscal year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU). 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 program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU)?
The Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Active Transportation in Urban Areas (TAPU) supports municipalities and designated organizations in Quebec to develop safe, efficient pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as self-service bike systems, to encourage healthier, environmentally friendly transportation. The program provides funding covering up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $3,000,000 for bike-sharing systems, $2,000,000 per structure, and $1,000,000 for other projects.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) program, you must:
For-profit businesses are not eligible for this program.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU)?
Development and enhancement of pedestrian and cycling networks in urban areas.
Projects that improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists through compliant infrastructure.
Implementation of traditional or electric bike-sharing systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU)?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at transport_actif@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4182666647.
Where is the Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) available?
The Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance program for the development of active transportation in urban areas (TAPU) is a Grant and Funding
