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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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the General Financial Assistance Program for Disaster Situations — Financial Assistance for Municipalities Affected by a Disaster and Community Organizations. 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 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 Gouvernment 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