PRCCM – Stream 2

• Stream 2 (Volet 2) financing covers up to 90% of actual eligible project costs, subject to maximum limits set by the program.
• Eligible costs include labour, machinery, materials, professional fees (up to 10% of total project value), and project management (up to 3.5% of total).
• Final reimbursement is based on submission and approval of supporting documentation, without exceeding the annual program envelope.

• The applicant must be an individual, legal entity, or company operating in public forest territory who, under an agreement, is required to pay fees for timber harvested from public forests.
• The applicant must intend to carry out construction, improvement, or rehabilitation activities on multi-purpose forest roads, bridges, or culverts, as defined in the program.
• The proposed project must concern eligible classes of multi-purpose forest roads (classes: out of standard, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) and meet the program’s usability requirements for roads and structures.
• For Stream 2, projects must address strategic road network development or specific needs and be selected by the regional forest management authorities.

Who is eligible?

• Individuals or legal entities (companies) active in forest areas on public land
• Businesses required, by agreement, to pay royalties for timber harvested from public forests
• Rexforêt (eligible for Stream 2 only)

Who is not eligible

• Companies or individuals that are insolvent, bankrupt, or who have filed a proposal under bankruptcy laws or benefit from such laws.
• Entities listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics).
• Applicants who have failed to meet prior financial obligations to the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts within the past two years after formal notice.

Eligible expenses

• Labour costs related to the execution of eligible works
• Machinery expenses directly linked to the project
• Material costs including gravel, natural materials, and purchased construction materials
• Plans and profiles for the construction or improvement of multi-use roads
• Plans and specifications for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or rehabilitation of bridges
• Clearing of non-merchantable standing timber
• Stump removal within the right of way
• Earthworks, fill, drainage, and erection of road infrastructure
• Borrow pits, gravel extraction, crushing, and transportation to the site
• Drilling and blasting operations
• Costs related to culverts, including disposal of waste
• Bridge-related costs, including demolition and disposal of waste
• Discharge ditch works, including excavation, diversion, and improvements to watercourses or ditches
• Road signage
• Project supervision and management costs (up to 3.5% of total works)
• Professional fees for planning, design, watershed calculations, and accounting verification (up to 10% of total works)

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Step 1: Identify Eligible Works and Prepare Project DetailsDetermine which construction, improvement, or refurbishment activities for multi-use forest roads, bridges, or culverts are eligible under PRCCM – Stream 2.
• Gather technical details of the projects to be financed, ensuring all information aligns with the program’s annexes and requirements.
• Step 2: Prioritization by Forest Management Directorate (DGFo)Submit proposed projects for consideration to the relevant DGFo, as only projects prioritized by these directorates will be considered for funding in Stream 2.
• Step 3: Compile and Complete Application MaterialsCollect all supporting documents, including technical plans, reports, and required financial justifications (such as invoices and evidence of expenditures).
• Ensure documentation includes any required sign-offs by forest engineers and relevant administrative personnel.
• Step 4: Submit Application and Supporting DocumentsPrepare digital files according to the Ministry’s requirements (e.g., using stipulated templates for road and bridge work reports, shapefiles, photographs, etc.).
• Digitally sign and compress files as instructed.
• Upload all files—including supporting documentation and application forms—to the FTP-PRCM platform provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests.
• Step 5: Await Review and Funding DecisionThe Ministry reviews submitted materials and verifies project eligibility and costs.
• If approved, reimbursement is processed according to the program’s guidelines (up to 90% of eligible costs, respecting imposed caps).
• Step 6: Final Reporting and Supporting DocumentationWithin 90 days of project completion, submit final reports and all required supporting documents to demonstrate completion and compliance.
• Ensure all financial, technical, and photographic evidence is included as required by the program guidance.

• The program's financial commitments are subject to the availability of budgetary credits as per applicable legislation.
• Submission of false or inaccurate information may lead to refusal of financial assistance and possible exclusion from the program in future years.
• Organizations with more than 100 employees applying for over $100,000 must have or commit to implementing an equal access employment program in compliance with the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (chapitre C-12).
• The use of wood in construction is encouraged, and beneficiaries must complete a specific evaluation grid regarding wood usage to support the objectives of the Quebec Wood Charter.