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Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan
Municipal road safety planning support
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Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible MRCs for local road planning, safety, improvement, maintenance, and related infrastructure work. The maximum funding varies by stream and can reach up to $5,000,000 for certain projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Preparation of a municipal road safety plan in municipal settings, including school zones
- Consultation, data acquisition and integration, accident analysis, safety diagnosis, and action plan development
Documents Needed
- A municipal council resolution that conforms to the model for the Plan de sécurité volet
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Agglomerations
- Municipalities exercising the powers of an MRC
Eligible expenses
- Salaries of municipal staff working on the plan
- Travel costs for field visits
- Fees for technical or professional service providers, including an expert resource if needed
- Preparation of tender documents, analysis and evaluation of proposals, and administrative follow-up of the mandate
- Preparation of a provisional detailed work plan, including the breakdown of costs for developing the road safety plan
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Starting work before the minister approves the application
- Costs for goods or services purchased from a company listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA)
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Quality of the documents presented
- Budget availability
How to apply
- Complete the application through the online Prestation électronique de services (PES)
- Attach a municipal council resolution that conforms to the model for the Plan de sécurité volet
- Submit the request through PES at any time
Processing and Agreement
- Beneficiaries are informed by an announcement letter
- The provisional road safety plan and supporting expense documents must be submitted within 24 months
- If an extension is necessary and justified, the beneficiary must submit an official request stating the reasons and the extra time required
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Local Road Assistance Program — Intervention PlanSupport for municipal road intervention planning
- Local Road Assistance Program — Rehabilitation and Safety Improvement streamMunicipal road safety and improvement support
- Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration ComponentFinancial support for restoring local roads
- Local Roads Assistance Program — Financial assistance for the maintenance of municipal roads and roads with dual vocationsFunding for municipal road maintenance and improvement
- Local Roads Assistance Program — Support ComponentFunding for municipal road infrastructure improvements
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan Program
What is the Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan?
This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible MRCs for local road planning, safety, improvement, maintenance, and related infrastructure work. The maximum funding varies by stream and can reach up to $5,000,000 for certain projects.
How much funding can be received?
Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan program?
To be eligible for the Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan program, you must:
Eligible municipality or MRC
Eligible municipal road project
Required resolution and documents
What expenses are eligible under Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan?
Preparation of a municipal road safety plan in municipal settings, including school zones
Consultation, data acquisition and integration, accident analysis, safety diagnosis, and action plan development
Who can I contact for more information about the Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at aideVL@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418-646-0700.
Where is the Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan available?
The Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Local Road Assistance Program — Municipal Road Safety Plan is a Grant and Funding