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Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure
Funding for Quebec maritime ferry infrastructure improvements
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supported maritime infrastructure and passenger ferry service improvements in Quebec, with up to $1 million in funding. It covered projects to maintain, upgrade, or improve ferry-related port infrastructure, terminals, and ferries.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
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
- Maintenance or improvement of port infrastructure and terminals for passenger transport
- Upgrade or improvement of ferries by a Quebec shipyard
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project description
- Project financing plan
- Supporting documents requested in the project description annex
- Authorization document proving the applicant’s authority to sign, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Local and regional communities
- Legally constituted organizations with an establishment in Quebec
- Canadian port authorities
Who is not eligible
- Quebec government ministries and budget-funded bodies
- Federal government ministries
- Société des traversiers du Québec
- Businesses or organizations listed in the RENA registry
- Consulting firms and similar organizations
Eligible expenses
- Engineering and environmental studies
- Plans, specifications, and professional fees linked to the project
- Construction, improvement, and site preparation costs for ports, terminals, wharves, and related transport facilities
- Equipment acquisition, installation, and modification costs for terminal operations or ferry services
- Costs related to ferry upgrades, including loading ramps and universal accessibility work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the funding approval letter
- Debt financing, loan repayment, or already completed projects
- Operating expenses and normal maintenance
- Land purchase and soil or sediment decontamination
- Projects mainly for passenger ferry services already supported by the Société des traversiers du Québec
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed continuously until the program envelope is exhausted or the program ends.
- Projects are assessed against the program’s selection criteria.
- Successful applicants receive a formal notice from the Ministry.
- For funding above $250,000, an agreement must be signed before payment.
- Final claims and supporting documents are required, and reporting obligations continue after completion.
Additional information
- The program ended on March 31, 2025.
- Applicants are advised to consult the Ministry before submitting a project.
- Selected applicants may need to sign an agreement before funding is paid.
- Beneficiaries must follow the government visibility requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure. 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 Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure?
This program supported maritime infrastructure and passenger ferry service improvements in Quebec, with up to $1 million in funding. It covered projects to maintain, upgrade, or improve ferry-related port infrastructure, terminals, and ferries.
How much funding can be received?
Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure program?
To be eligible for the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure program, you must:
Legally constituted in Quebec
Owns or operates the assets
Passenger ferry infrastructure project
What expenses are eligible under Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure?
Maintenance or improvement of port infrastructure and terminals for passenger transport
Upgrade or improvement of ferries by a Quebec shipyard
Who can I contact for more information about the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at piim@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure available?
The Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Maritime Infrastructure Investment Program — Support for Passenger Ferry Service Infrastructure is a Grant and Funding