
Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $500,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2025
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Funds Providers
Gouvernement du Québec
Program status
Open
Overview
The Financial Assistance to Improve Infrastructure and Ensure Safe Off-Road Vehicle Use program offers up to $500,000 to support initiatives that enhance trail infrastructure and safety for off-road vehicles. Eligible activities include building or upgrading trails, implementing safety measures, installing barriers, conducting awareness campaigns, and improving trail surveillance.
Financing terms and conditions
- Financial assistance covers up to 75% of eligible project expenses for non-profit organizations.
- Financial assistance covers up to 50% of eligible project expenses for for-profit organizations.
- The maximum funding amount per project is $500,000.
Activities funded
- Construction or reconstruction of infrastructure designed for safe off-road vehicle use, including relocation of problematic trail sections.
- Enhancement of safety measures on existing off-road vehicle trails.
- Installation of barriers or similar features to prevent unauthorized off-road vehicle access.
- Development and delivery of educational materials or events to raise awareness about safety and responsible shared use of off-road vehicle trails.
- Implementation of monitoring activities both on trails and in surrounding areas to improve safety and ensure harmonious use of the territory.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 485,000
Upgrade of main ATV trail and installation of safety barriers
$ 492,000
Construction of new off-road vehicle bridge over wetland zone
$ 388,000
Relocation of unsafe snowmobile trail segment and habitat restoration
$ 170,000
Implementation of mobile patrols and digital trail monitoring app
$ 115,000
Comprehensive ATV trail signage and youth safety campaign
$ 299,000
Deployment of surveillance cameras and anti-trespass gates on trail
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a private organization (with or without profit), a local or regional municipality, a metropolitan community or municipal entity, an Indigenous community or related organization, a northern village, the Kativik Regional Administration, the Association or corporations of landowners in Nunavik, or a police body (municipal or Indigenous) or related entity.
- If the applicant is an individual, they must partner with an accredited off-road vehicle club.
- The project must involve improving off-road vehicle (ORV) trail infrastructure or safety, such as constructing or improving structures, enhancing safety, restricting unauthorized ORV access, or promoting ORV safety awareness and monitoring.
Who is eligible?
- Private organizations, with or without profit motive, interested in off-road vehicle activities
- Local municipalities, regional county municipalities, metropolitan communities, or municipal bodies
- Indigenous communities represented by their band councils and related organizations
- Nordic villages, the Kativik Regional Administration, Nunavik landholding corporations and their association
- Individuals in partnership with an off-road vehicle club
- Municipal police forces and their related organizations
- Indigenous police forces, including the Nunavik police service, and their related organizations
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations whose projects are already receiving funding from other specific Quebec programs for off-road vehicles (such as programs dedicated to snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle clubs).
- Projects seeking funding for the acquisition of land or servitudes, including those intending to cover related legal, assessment, or surveying fees.
- Organizations or projects eligible for the Program for Compensation and Prevention of Damages to Agricultural Lands Attributable to Off-Road Vehicles.
- Businesses seeking coverage for regular operating, administrative, or general expenses unrelated directly to the specific project.
- Companies obtaining goods or services from suppliers listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, salaries, and social charges for project-related personnel, technical staff, consultants, and contractors (within government-established limits).
- Rental costs for tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery, including municipal equipment and operators.
- Purchase of materials required for the project.
- Transportation costs for materials, tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery.
- Production costs for awareness and training materials.
- Installation costs for project-related equipment.
- Insurance premiums directly related to project execution.
- Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses for project personnel (up to 10% of total eligible project expenses).
- Project management and administration expenses directly associated with the project (up to 10% of total eligible project expenses).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility criteria
- Review eligibility requirements for organizations and project types
- Consult the detailed program terms for 2025-2028
2
Prepare application documents
- Collect required documents and supporting materials
- Prepare project plan and financial details
- Consult section 5.2 "Presentation of an application" in the program terms
3
Fill out the application form
- Complete the financial assistance application form (when available)
- Ensure all information and attachments are accurate and complete
4
Submit the application
- Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Ministry
- Follow instructions for submission outlined in program documentation
5
Await application results
- Wait for evaluation by the Ministry
- Monitor communications for decision or requests for clarification
6
Implement the project
- If accepted, comply with Ministry visibility requirements
- Implement the project in accordance with the approved plan
7
Submit the final project report
- Prepare and submit the final report to the Ministry
- Include financial statement, photo documentation, project description, and challenges encountered
Additional information
- A final report, including financial statements, a photo record, a project timeline description, and issues encountered, must be submitted upon project completion.
- Beneficiaries must comply with the visibility standards established by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable.
- Supporting documents and proofs, as specified in section 5.2 of the application guide, are required with each application.
- The next call for projects for the 2025-2026 financial year will be announced in the fall.
Contacts
pavhr@transports.gouv.qc.ca
4182666647
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