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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.
Documents Needed
- Project submission form.
- Project budget.
- Project activity schedule.
- Other supporting documents listed in the program framework.
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.
Selection criteria
- Projects must be based on a risk analysis related to heat waves and heavy rainfall as described in the program guidelines.
- Priority is given to locations according to the vulnerability of the population and infrastructure.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
- Consult the OASIS program's normative framework to familiarize yourself with all program requirements and submission procedures.
- Step 2: Select Appropriate Funding Stream
- Decide if your project pertains to planning (Stream 1), infrastructure implementation (Stream 2), or maintenance (Stream 3).
- Step 3: Prepare Required Documentation
- For Stream 1: Refer to the Guide de présentation de projet for Stream 1, complete the Stream 1 Project Submission Form, prepare a detailed budget and project activity schedule, and review the complete list of supporting documents needed (as outlined in the program framework).
- For Stream 2: Review the Guide de présentation de projet for Stream 2, complete the Intent to Submit form, and send this form to the program email address. After initial contact, follow instructions provided to complete the full application with required analyses and documentation.
- For Stream 3: Refer to the Guide de présentation de projet for Stream 3, complete the Stream 3 Project Submission Form, prepare a detailed budget and project activity schedule, and review the full list of supporting documents needed.
- Step 4: Complete Risk and Resilience Analyses
- For projects requiring risk analysis, ensure the analyses follow the prescribed methodology in the relevant guidance documents.
- For infrastructure resilience assessments, apply the outlined approach described in the program materials.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Email all completed forms and supporting documents to the program's official address: oasis@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 6: Await Confirmation and Support
- For Stream 2, after submitting the Intent to Submit form, you will be contacted by program advisors for further guidance and next steps.
Processing and Agreement
- For Stream 2, the program team contacts the applicant after the intent form is received.
- Program advisors then accompany the applicant through the remaining application steps.
- Approved Stream 2 projects already accepted under OASIS can proceed as planned.
Additional information
- OASIS was integrated into the Accelerating Local Climate Transition (ATCL) program as of April 1, 2026.
- Projects already accepted under OASIS Stream 2 may be carried out as planned.
- Risk analyses completed under OASIS Stream 1 may be recognized for an ATCL Stream 2 application, subject to the ministry’s terms.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OASIS Program Program
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.