How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use

Q: What are Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use's eligibility criterias?

For-profit private organizations with a mandate related to off-road vehicle use are eligible. Projects must pertain to infrastructure improvement or safety in off-road vehicle trail use.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports safe and sustainable off-road vehicle infrastructure improvement

Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use 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

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Open

Overview of the Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use program

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 to the Financial assistance to improve infrastructure and ensure safe off-road vehicle use program

Verify eligibility criteria

Review eligibility requirements for organizations and project types
Consult the detailed program terms for 2025-2028

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

Fill out the application form

Complete the financial assistance application form (when available)
Ensure all information and attachments are accurate and complete

Submit the application

Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Ministry
Follow instructions for submission outlined in program documentation

Await application results

Wait for evaluation by the Ministry
Monitor communications for decision or requests for clarification

Implement the project

If accepted, comply with Ministry visibility requirements
Implement the project in accordance with the approved plan

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.