Suspended
MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA)
Funding for small accessibility upgrades
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports accessibility upgrades for small establishments serving the public. It provides funding for eligible accessibility work, with a maximum of $30,000 per establishment and a 90% assistance rate.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accessibility upgrades for small establishments.
- Work to improve access to the building, internal circulation, and customer restrooms.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting documents requested by the municipality or MRC
- Plans and specifications
- Two quotes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of commercial, business, or meeting establishments.
- Tenants of commercial, business, or meeting establishments.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
Eligible expenses
- Permanent accessibility works fixed to the building, including access, circulation, and accessible restroom improvements.
- Simple and economical work that complies with the Building Code.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before the eligibility certificate is issued.
- Work for a second accessible entrance to the same part of a building.
- Work already funded by federal or provincial programs.
- Work unrelated to the accessibility project.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Memphremagog
Processing and Agreement
- Contact the municipality or MRC and submit the application with the required documents.
- The file is reviewed, including an on-site visit and eligibility assessment.
- Plans, specifications, and two quotes are used before the eligibility certificate is issued.
- After approval, the work is completed, then verified before payment is released.
Additional information
- The program ended on March 31, 2026.
- No new applications have been accepted since April 1, 2025.
- Questions about an already accepted file must be directed to the responsible municipal partner.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA). 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 MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA)?
This program supports accessibility upgrades for small establishments serving the public. It provides funding for eligible accessibility work, with a maximum of $30,000 per establishment and a 90% assistance rate.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) program, you must:
Owner or tenant of eligible premises.
Commercial, business, or meeting use.
Must meet access criteria.
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA)?
Accessibility upgrades for small establishments.
Work to improve access to the building, internal circulation, and customer restrooms.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA)?
You can contact Memphrémagog Regional County Municipality (MRC).
Where is the MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) available?
The MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) program is available Estrie, Quebec.
Is the MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de Memphremagog — Small Accessible Establishments Program (PEA) is a Grant and Funding