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General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations
Financial support after a disaster
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Provides last-resort financial assistance to municipalities and community organizations affected by disasters. Supports emergency measures, recovery work, and eligible disaster-related activities, with a maximum advance of up to 90% of the estimated assistance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Temporary preventive measures to limit damage
- Emergency response and recovery measures after a disaster
- Work to make damaged municipal assets functional again
- Community assistance operations for disaster victims
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed claim form
- Photos of the damage
- Damage report form, when required
- Copy of invoices
- Specimen cheque
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Quebec
- Local and regional authorities
- Intermunicipal boards
- Community organizations assisting disaster victims
Eligible expenses
- Temporary preventive measures and emergency response actions
- Recovery and temporary works needed after the disaster
- Damage repair or replacement of essential municipal property
- Eligible coordination, supply, and support costs for community organizations
- Professional services, labour, equipment, and machinery related to the disaster response
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses that are part of a municipality’s regular operating costs
- Costs not directly related to the disaster response or recovery
- Works started without required prior approval, when approval is required
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the eligible disaster
- Verify that the event appears on the list of eligible disasters.
- Check the deadline to submit the claim.
- Step 2: Prepare the claim
- Complete the applicable claim form.
- Gather the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the signed form and documents by email or by mail.
- If the deadline has passed, explain in writing why it was not possible to apply earlier.
- Step 4: Follow up with the ministry
- Provide any additional information requested by the Ministry of Public Security.
- Obtain prior approval before starting major works, when required.
Processing and Agreement
- The Ministry reviews the application and supporting documents.
- Eligibility is validated before the file is analyzed further.
- An advance may be paid depending on the information provided.
- The file is closed after analysis and acceptance of the supporting documents.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted by email or by mail.
- For certain major works, prior approval from the Ministry of Public Security is required.
- The ministry may request additional supporting documents.
- Applicants must keep purchase orders and payment cheque copies.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations Program
What is the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations?
Provides last-resort financial assistance to municipalities and community organizations affected by disasters. Supports emergency measures, recovery work, and eligible disaster-related activities, with a maximum advance of up to 90% of the estimated assistance.
How much funding can be received?
General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations program?
To be eligible for the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations program, you must:
Municipality affected by a disaster
Non-profit community organization
Eligible disaster event
What expenses are eligible under General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations?
Temporary preventive measures to limit damage
Emergency response and recovery measures after a disaster
Work to make damaged municipal assets functional again
Community assistance operations for disaster victims
Who can I contact for more information about the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at aide.financiere@msp.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 643-2433.
Where is the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations available?
The General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations a grant, loan, or tax credit?
General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations is a Other Support