How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the PRCCM – Stream 1?

PRCCM – Stream 1 is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

What are PRCCM – Stream 1's eligibility criterias?

Must be a for-profit business active in public forest territory and obligated to pay dues for timber harvested from public lands Cannot be insolvent, bankrupt, listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts, or in breach of obligations to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests

PRCCM – Stream 1

Last Update: May 12, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports forest road and bridge development for public land

PRCCM – Stream 1 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $50,000,000
Up to 90% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

Grant Providers

Gouvernement du Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the PRCCM – Stream 1 program

The PRCCM – Stream 1 provides up to $50 million annually to support the construction, improvement, and refurbishment of multi-use forest roads, bridges, and culverts on Quebec's public lands. Eligible activities include the development and maintenance of forest road infrastructure to ensure safety and support the forestry sector.

Financing terms and conditions

The annual budget for the program is $50 million, with 80% allocated to Stream 1 (regular works) and 20% to Stream 2 (strategic works).
For Stream 1, reimbursements for eligible activities are based on fixed rates according to the category and regional grouping, for example: for road construction, rates range from $23,500/km (classes 4 and 5, South region) up to $208,700/km (classes HN and 1, North-East region); for road improvement, rates range from $11,750/km to $104,350/km depending on class and region.
No additional cost overruns are permitted under Stream 1; reimbursements are strictly limited to the eligible calculated amounts.
For Stream 2, up to 90% of actual eligible costs may be reimbursed, based on submitted supporting documentation and not exceeding maximum amounts set by the Ministry.
Upon signing the agreement, an advance of 30% of the granted amount is provided; final disbursement is made after project completion and approval of required documentation.

Eligible projects & activities

Construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of multi-purpose forest roads.
Enhancement of winter forest roads.
Construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of bridges located on forest roads.
Construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of large culverts on forest roads.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 53,000

Automating book inventory and sales for an independent bookstore

$ 75,000

Upgrading HVAC systems in a cooperative commercial building

$ 60,000

Implementing accessibility upgrades for a social economy café

$ 87,000

Establishing a cooperative shuttle service for rural seniors

$ 69,500

Developing a digital management platform for urban farms

$ 88,000

Launching a sustainable packaging line for skincare products

Eligibility criteria of the PRCCM – Stream 1 program

The applicant must be a physical or legal person or business operating in the public forest domain who, under an agreement, is required to pay the applicable dues for volumes of wood harvested from public forests.
The project must involve construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of multi-use forest roads, bridges, or culverts as defined in the program guidelines.
All activities must be included in the annual programming (PRAN) or wood sales contracts managed by the Bureau de mise en marché des bois (BMMB).
The applicant must not be insolvent, bankrupt, or listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.

Who is eligible?

Individuals or legal entities active in forest areas on public lands
Companies operating in the forestry sector on public lands

Who is not eligible

Individuals or organizations that are insolvent, bankrupt, or under bankruptcy or insolvency protection.
Entities listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics).
Applicants who have failed to fulfill obligations to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests following formal notice regarding previous financial aid within the last two years.

Eligible expenses

Labour costs directly related to construction, improvement, or rehabilitation work.
Costs of machinery and equipment use for the execution of eligible works.
Purchase and transport of materials—such as gravel or crushed stone—for road surface.
Disbursement and removal costs for non-merchantable standing timber.
Stump removal within the project site.
Earthworks including excavation, embankments, drainage, and construction of the infrastructure.
Creation and operation of borrow pits and gravel crushing.
Drilling and blasting required for construction works.
Installation, improvement, or replacement of culverts and related waste disposal.
Construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of bridges, including demolition and debris removal.
Waterway and ditch excavation or improvement outside normal roadside trenches.
Signage related to the works.
Project management and supervision fees (up to 3.5% of total project costs).
Professional fees for planning, design, and technical studies (up to 10% of total project costs).

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec (specifically, entities active in the public forest domain of Quebec)

How to apply to the PRCCM – Stream 1 program

Step 1: Review the Application GuideCarefully read the PRCCM Application Guide, which outlines eligible applicants, eligible activities, and all program requirements.
Step 2: Collect and Prepare Required DocumentationFor forest road projects: Prepare the shapefile (fichier de formes) of the completed forest roads.
Complete a project completion report (Excel and PDF versions), signed by a forest engineer.
For bridge and culvert projects: Prepare the shapefile of the bridges and culverts completed.
Complete the project completion report for bridges (Excel and PDF), signed by a forest engineer and an administrative officer (for Stream 2 projects).
Prepare a photographic report for bridges as required.
Provide final, signed, sealed, and dated plans and specifications for bridges, as well as for arch culverts, signed by an engineer or forest engineer.
Complete the load capacity assessment and posting notice for bridges, signed by an engineer or forest engineer.
Complete the wood utilization evaluation grid for bridges.
Step 3: Apply Digital File StandardsEnsure that all digital files follow the required data exchange standards for the PRCCM, as specified in the program documentation.
Step 4: Upload Documentation via FTP-PRCMTransmit all required documents and project data files via the FTP-PRCM site.
Respect the required data referencing template for forest domain projects.
Step 5: Submission Deadline and ComplianceSubmit all documentation no later than 90 days after completion of the works, and within the deadlines specified in your funding agreement or contract.
Ensure all submitted files and reports are digitally signed where required.
Step 6: Verification by the Funding OrganizationThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests will review your application and supporting documents for compliance and completeness.
The Ministry may carry out audits or on-site inspections as part of the assessment process.
Step 7: Receive PaymentIf your application is approved and all requirements are met, financial assistance will be provided according to the program’s payment terms.

Additional information

The program budget for 2023-2024 is set at $50 million.
If an organization provides false or inaccurate information, it may be excluded from the program for the following year.
The use of wood is encouraged in accordance with the "Charte du bois," aiming to increase wood use in construction and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Organizations with over 100 employees requesting more than $100,000 must have an equal access employment program or commit to implement one.