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Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance
Funding for municipal road maintenance and improvement
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports municipal road maintenance, improvement, and planning. It funds eligible road and safety projects for municipalities and related municipal bodies, with maximum funding depending on the stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Road planning and intervention plans
- Municipal road safety planning
- Road rehabilitation, repair, and reconstruction
- Road drainage and safety improvements
- Routine and preventive maintenance of local roads
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Municipal council resolution
- Technical plans and specifications
- Supporting calculations or cost estimate
- Photos of the site before the work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local municipalities under 100,000 residents
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Municipalities and agglomerations with MRC-level responsibilities, for some streams
- All local municipalities, for PPA streams
Who is not eligible
- Local municipalities over 100,000 residents, for certain streams
- Municipalities outside the eligible stream scope
- Indigenous communities without eligible local road networks, for the planning stream
- Projects already financed by ineligible public programs, where applicable
Eligible expenses
- Employee salaries directly assigned to the project
- Professional and technical services
- Printing, travel, meals, and equipment rental
- Materials, supplies, and machinery used for the work
- Non-reimbursable taxes linked to eligible expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General municipal operating costs
- Costs not directly linked to the program
- Costs already covered by other public funding, where applicable
- Work that does not match the eligible stream or stream requirements
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Specific administrative regions and municipalities listed in the program annexes
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- Some projects are ranked against selection criteria before funding is awarded.
- Applicants receive an approval or refusal notice.
- Accepted projects may require an engagement or formal agreement before payment.
- Claims and supporting documents are reviewed before the final payment is made.
Additional information
- Beneficiaries must use the funding only for eligible purposes.
- A progress update is required every year by January 31 for certain streams.
- A visibility protocol applies to funded projects.
- Supporting records must be kept for at least three years after final settlement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance. 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 Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance?
This program supports municipal road maintenance, improvement, and planning. It funds eligible road and safety projects for municipalities and related municipal bodies, with maximum funding depending on the stream.
How much funding can be received?
Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance program?
To be eligible for the Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance program, you must:
Eligible municipality or MRC
Project on eligible municipal roads
Fits the selected stream
What expenses are eligible under Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance?
Road planning and intervention plans
Municipal road safety planning
Road rehabilitation, repair, and reconstruction
Road drainage and safety improvements
Routine and preventive maintenance of local roads
Who can I contact for more information about the Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at aideVL@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance available?
The Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Local Road Assistance Program — Financial assistance for local road maintenance is a Grant and Funding