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Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport
Funding for maritime freight pilot projects
Last Update: May 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supported pilot projects in maritime freight transport to test logistics, commercial, or technical solutions. It provided funding of up to $1 million per year for 3 years, or up to 50% of eligible project costs depending on the applicant type.
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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
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
- Short-sea shipping pilot projects for freight
- Testing new technologies for transport, handling, and storage of goods
- Testing new logistics solutions for maritime freight transport
Documents Needed
- Application form for financial assistance
- Project description prepared according to the required annex
- Organization identity information
- Funding plan
- Implementation schedule
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies
- Local and regional authorities
- Legally constituted organizations with an establishment in Quebec
- Canadian port authorities
Who is not eligible
- Quebec government departments and budget-funded bodies
- Federal government departments
- Societé des traversiers du Québec
- Societé portuaire du Bas-Saint-Laurent et de la Gaspésie
- Consulting firms and similar organizations
Eligible expenses
- Environmental and engineering studies
- Plans and specifications
- Professional fees for design, planning, execution, and follow-up
- Tendering costs and contingency costs
- Construction, improvement, or acquisition costs for port, handling, transshipment, and intermodal equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the grant award letter, unless pre-approved
- Debt financing, loan repayment, or already completed projects
- Operating expenses and normal maintenance
- Land purchase and soil or sediment decontamination
- Projects mainly related to passenger ferry services, tourism, fishing, or recreational activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All regions
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed continuously until the budget is exhausted or the program ends.
- The Ministry may request additional information during the review.
- Selected applicants are notified by letter signed by the Minister or an authorized official.
- For funding above $250,000, a formal commitment must be signed and returned within 30 days.
Additional information
- The program ended on March 31, 2025.
- Applicants are encouraged to consult the Ministry before filing.
- The beneficiary must promote the Government of Quebec’s financial support in public communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport. 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 Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport?
This program supported pilot projects in maritime freight transport to test logistics, commercial, or technical solutions. It provided funding of up to $1 million per year for 3 years, or up to 50% of eligible project costs depending on the applicant type.
How much funding can be received?
Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport program?
To be eligible for the Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport program, you must:
Established in Quebec
Legal entity or company
Pilot project in maritime freight
What expenses are eligible under Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport?
Short-sea shipping pilot projects for freight
Testing new technologies for transport, handling, and storage of goods
Testing new logistics solutions for maritime freight transport
Who can I contact for more information about the Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport?
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 Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport available?
The Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Maritime Transport Infrastructure Investment Support Program — Pilot projects in freight transport is a Grant and Funding