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OASIS Program
Supports municipal and Indigenous climate adaptation through urban greening
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000 - $ 25,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The OASIS Program provides up to $25 million in funding to support municipalities and Indigenous communities in Quebec in planning, implementing, and maintaining green infrastructure projects that help adapt their environments to climate change, specifically reducing heat waves and torrential rain impacts. Eligible activities include risk analysis, development or improvement of green infrastructure, and long-term maintenance of these climate adaptation measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and implementation of greening projects to increase resilience to climate change impacts, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall.
- Development and installation of green infrastructure to reduce urban heat islands and manage stormwater effectively.
- Preparation of risk analyses related to extreme weather events and identification of adaptation solutions through greening initiatives.
- Maintenance and sustainability planning for green infrastructure previously put in place under this program.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal organizations (e.g., local municipalities, regional county municipalities, agglomerations)
- Metropolitan communities
- Indigenous communities
Eligible expenses
- Planning and risk analysis activities related to heat waves and intense rainfall.
- Consultation and coordination expenses for project planning.
- Costs for implementing or upgrading green infrastructure to reduce heat islands and manage stormwater.
- Development and adoption of maintenance and sustainability strategies for financed green infrastructure.
- Resilience assessments and cost-benefit studies of targeted green infrastructures.
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipal organizations and Indigenous communities located in Quebec.
Additional information
- The OASIS program will accept applications only until March 31, 2026, or until the available funding is depleted.
- The program framework has been revised and simplified to facilitate the application process.
- English versions of program documents are available upon request.
- An organization may submit a request on behalf of a group of eligible entities, but only one designated organization will receive the funding and be responsible for reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OASIS Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OASIS Program. 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 OASIS Program?
The OASIS Program provides up to $25 million in funding to support municipalities and Indigenous communities in Quebec in planning, implementing, and maintaining green infrastructure projects that help adapt their environments to climate change, specifically reducing heat waves and torrential rain impacts. Eligible activities include risk analysis, development or improvement of green infrastructure, and long-term maintenance of these climate adaptation measures.
How much funding can be received?
OASIS Program Funds up to $25,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the OASIS Program program?
To be eligible for the OASIS Program program, you must:
Applicant must be a municipal organization or an Indigenous community.
Eligible entities include agglomerations, metropolitan communities, local municipalities, and regional county municipalities.
What expenses are eligible under OASIS Program?
Planning and implementation of greening projects to increase resilience to climate change impacts, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall.
Development and installation of green infrastructure to reduce urban heat islands and manage stormwater effectively.
Preparation of risk analyses related to extreme weather events and identification of adaptation solutions through greening initiatives.
Maintenance and sustainability planning for green infrastructure previously put in place under this program.
Who can I contact for more information about the OASIS Program?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at oasis@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the OASIS Program available?
The OASIS Program program is available the province of Quebec.
