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MRC Brome-Missisquoi — Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program
QC, Canada
Enhances accessibility in small establishments for disabled individuals
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Grant and Funding
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- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- MRC Brome-Missisquoi
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The Petits établissements accessibles (PEA) program provides a maximum funding of $30,000 to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities in small commercial, business, or meeting establishments. Eligible activities include permanent modifications to meet accessibility requirements, like adding ramps or modifying restrooms, prioritizing access and unobstructed routes.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- The maximum financial aid available per eligible establishment is $30,000.
- The grant covers 90% of the recognized costs of eligible work.
- If eligible works have already received financial aid from other municipal programs, the combined financial assistance must not exceed 90% of the total recognized costs.
- The grant is disbursed only after the completion and verification of the works.
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- Addition of a drop-off area, threshold, or access ramp, and installation of reserved parking spaces for individuals with reduced mobility.
- Modifications to ensure obstacle-free pathways within establishments for access to services and customer restrooms, such as leveling floors, installing ramps, widening doors, and adding electric door openers.
- Redesign of customer restrooms to include sufficient maneuvering space, installation of support aids like grab bars and handrails, modification of vanities, and lowering of switches for better accessibility.
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- The applicant must be the owner or tenant of a building or part of a building used for commercial, business, or meeting activities.
- The applicant must not be registered on the Registry of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- The building must be an establishment offering on-site services to the population, located in a building of no more than two stories, with a floor area no greater than 300 m2, or a meeting establishment accommodating no more than nine people.
- Eligible projects involve permanent accessibility improvements adhering to construction code requirements, providing simple, economic solutions.
- Admissible work must not have begun before the eligibility certificate is issued.
- Only projects not previously financed by federal or provincial government programs qualify.
- Projects require execution by a contractor registered with the Quebec Building Authority (RBQ) and must begin post-municipal or MRC approval.
- All work must be completed within 12 months from the authorization date.
- The grant supports up to 90% of recognized costs, with a maximum of $30,000 per eligible establishment.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Commercial establishments with a total floor area of up to 300 m2.
- Business establishments offering on-site services to the public, located in a building of up to two stories.
- Meeting establishments accommodating no more than nine people.
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- Entities listed on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics.
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- Installation of permanent elements such as ramps, thresholds, or accessible parking spaces.
- Modifications for obstacle-free pathways inside the establishment, including floor level adjustment, door widening, and installation of electric door openers.
- Reconfiguration of restrooms to ensure adequate maneuvering space and installation of assistive devices such as grab bars and handrails.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- MRC Brome-Missisquoi
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- Step 1: Contact Municipality or MRC
- Reach out to your local municipality or MRC to request the application form for the program.
- Step 2: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the application form with accurate information.
- Gather all required documents as specified by the program guidelines.
- Step 3: Submission of Application
- Submit the completed application form and accompanying documents to your local municipality or MRC.
- Step 4: Inspection and Plan Preparation
- An accredited inspector will review your application for eligibility.
- The inspector will schedule a site visit to the establishment.
- Plans and specifications for the proposed work will be produced, potentially requiring input from an engineer or architect.
- Step 5: Procurement of Quotations
- Use the plans and specifications to obtain at least two quotes from licensed RBQ contractors.
- Submit the quotations to the accredited inspector.
- Step 6: Approval and Certification
- Your municipality or MRC reviews the plans and submitted quotations.
- If approved, receive a certificate of eligibility indicating the grant amount available upon completion of the work.
- The certificate authorizes the commencement of approved work.
- Step 7: Completion and Verification
- Upon completing the work, the accredited inspector will verify compliance with the provided specifications.
- The inspector reports to the municipality or MRC for final approval.
- Step 8: Disbursement of Funds
- Upon approval of the completed work, the grant funds will be released according to the eligibility certificate.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The financial aid is a one-time disbursement at the conclusion of the verified completed works.
- All work must be completed within twelve months following authorization to ensure funding eligibility.
- The programme mandates adherence to the construction priorities outlined, emphasizing accessibility enhancements.
grant_single_labels|contact
cdesrochers@mrcbm.qc.ca
4502664900
