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PRCCM – Stream 2 - QC - Canada

PRCCM – Stream 2

Last Update: May 12, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports forest road construction, improvement, and strategic maintenance projects

PRCCM – Stream 2 at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • 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 2 program

The PRCCM – Stream 2 provides reimbursement of up to 90% of actual costs, with a total annual budget of $10 million, for the construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of multi-use forest roads, bridges, and culverts in Quebec’s public forests. The program aims to support the strategic development and maintenance of forest road infrastructure to ensure safe access, economic activity, and user safety.

Financing terms and conditions

  • 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.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of multiuse forest roads to enhance access and safety for all users.
  • Construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of bridges located on multiuse forest roads.
  • Construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of large culverts (above a specified diameter) on eligible multiuse forest roads.
  • Upgrading winter roads to meet higher standards for forest management or safety.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 85,000

Develop a bilingual e-commerce platform for artisanal foods

$ 60,000

Upgrade industrial kitchen for production of gluten-free baked goods

$ 130,000

Implement solar panels on cooperative-owned community housing buildings

$ 70,000

Launch zero-waste delivery service for household goods in co-op

$ 37,500

Modernize membership management for a Francophone cultural association

$ 35,000

Organize startup mentorship workshops for Black entrepreneurs network

Eligibility criteria of the PRCCM – Stream 2 program

  • 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

How to apply to the PRCCM – Stream 2 program

  • 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.

Additional information

  • 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.

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