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Green Alleyway Support Program
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Financial and logistical support for neighbourhood green alleyway projects
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Grant and Funding
Overview
The Green Alleyway Support Program provides material and financial assistance to community groups aiming to transform urban alleyways into green spaces. Eligible activities include site development, such as asphalt removal, planting, installation of outdoor furniture, and maintenance, with funding available through boroughs and local éco-quartiers.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Supporting volunteer engagement
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Other Racialized Persons
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Activities funded
- Creation and development of green alleyways in residential neighborhoods.
- Transformation of existing alleyways by removing asphalt and adding plants and outdoor furniture.
- Implementation of community-driven greening projects with local resident involvement.
- Installation of children’s play modules and recreational outdoor equipment in alleyways.
- Ongoing maintenance and enhancement of greening initiatives in alleyways.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 38,700
Biodiversity corridor creation with native trees and habitat boxes
$ 35,000
Greening project with rain garden and outdoor activity equipment
$ 34,900
Transformation of alleyway with native plants and benches
$ 29,500
All-season greening with community composting pilot and shade sails
$ 33,100
Accessible alleyway conversion with pollinator gardens and art
$ 40,100
Installation of children’s play modules and tree canopy project
Eligibility
- The project must aim to create a green alleyway with the support of local residents.
- An alleyway committee must be formed to oversee project development and maintenance.
- The application must be submitted to the relevant borough or local éco-quartier.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for site development work, including removal of asphalt.
- Purchase and installation of plants.
- Acquisition and installation of outdoor furniture.
- Installation of children’s play modules.
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants must submit their project to their borough (arrondissement) or local éco-quartier, indicating eligibility is specific to certain boroughs within a municipality.
How to apply
1
Mobilize local residents
- Engage with local residents to discuss greening ideas
- Gather support from a majority of neighbours for the project
2
Form an alleyway committee
- Form an alleyway committee with interested residents
- Designate the committee to monitor project phases
3
Request logistical and financial support
- Contact your local éco-quartier or borough for support
- Discuss potential logistical, material, and financial assistance
4
Prepare the development plan
- Develop a detailed alleyway greening and development plan
- Coordinate activities related to the implementation of the plan
5
Submit the project application
- Submit your green alleyway project application
- Apply to your borough or local éco-quartier for approval
Additional information
- The borough may provide both material and financial assistance, specifically for site development tasks like removing asphalt and installing plants or furniture.
- Ongoing support and coordination are available through the éco-quartier, particularly in planning and organizing development activities.
- An alleyway committee is responsible for both the execution and continued maintenance of the green alleyway project.
