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Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component
Financial support for restoring local roads
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance to municipalities for restoring local roads after an unforeseen event. It supports road repair work, safe traffic restoration, and related temporary measures on eligible local roads.
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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
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
- Repairing damaged road sections after an unforeseen event
- Temporary works to reopen the road to traffic
- Measures ensuring safe circulation for users
- Works maintaining the movement of goods and people
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Municipal council resolution
- Inspection sheet
- Signed and sealed plans and specifications by an engineer
- Photos of the site before work begins
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local municipalities under 100,000 residents
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities with 100,000 residents or more
- Projects already funded by the Ministère de la Sécurité publique
- Projects focused only on level crossings or rest areas
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs related to the work
- Incidental costs
- Non-refundable taxes
- Direct costs incurred after the inspection date and before the announcement letter, where allowed
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects financed in whole or in part by the Ministère de la Sécurité publique
- Paving gravel roads
- Projects focused only on level crossings or rest areas
- Costs not directly related to the unforeseen event
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- The Ministry may request clarifications or additional documents.
- Applicants receive a letter of acceptance or refusal.
- Approved beneficiaries may need to sign an engagement agreement before payment.
- Final payment is made after the reporting documents are accepted.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Ministry's online service (PES) for this component.
- Projects are reviewed against program rules and budget availability.
- Successful applicants receive a letter of announcement confirming the approved assistance.
- A visibility protocol applies to beneficiaries.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component. 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 — Restoration Component?
This program provides financial assistance to municipalities for restoring local roads after an unforeseen event. It supports road repair work, safe traffic restoration, and related temporary measures on eligible local roads.
How much funding can be received?
Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component program?
To be eligible for the Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component program, you must:
Local municipalities under 100,000 residents
MRCs responsible for local roads in unorganized territories
Level 1 or 2 local roads only
What expenses are eligible under Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component?
Repairing damaged road sections after an unforeseen event
Temporary works to reopen the road to traffic
Measures ensuring safe circulation for users
Works maintaining the movement of goods and people
Who can I contact for more information about the Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component?
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 — Restoration Component available?
The Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Local Road Assistance Program — Restoration Component is a Grant and Funding