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Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 6, 2025
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Prix Génie méritas recognizes an exemplary and innovative municipal project involving AIMQ engineer members. It honours the selected team at the AIMQ annual congress and requires the project to meet the program’s eligibility and selection criteria.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : August 6, 2025
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Exemplary and innovative municipal projects involving AIMQ engineer members
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project presentation
- Evidence of the applicant’s AIMQ membership
- Details showing the role of any external consulting firm involved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- AIMQ member engineers
- Municipalities and municipal engineering teams involved in a qualifying project
Selection criteria
- General presentation of the project: 10%
- Innovation and originality: 35%
- Project outcomes: 20%
- Applicant and collaborators’ involvement: 20%
- Sustainable development impact: 15%
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program requirements
- Check the eligibility criteria and selection criteria.
- Confirm that the project fits the award’s scope.
- Step 2: Prepare the nomination file
- Prepare the project presentation.
- Include the required information about the applicant and any external collaborators.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Use the application link provided on the AIMQ event page.
- Submit the nomination within the application period.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee made up of AIMQ specialists and members.
- The final winner is selected by a jury composed of current and former board members, the AIMQ presidency, and a previous award recipient.
- The selected team is honoured at the AIMQ annual congress in mid-September.
Additional information
- The winner is honored at the AIMQ annual congress in mid-September.
- The final recipient is chosen by a jury made up of current and former board members, the AIMQ presidency, and a past award recipient.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prix génie méritas Program
What is the Prix génie méritas?
The Prix Génie méritas recognizes an exemplary and innovative municipal project involving AIMQ engineer members. It honours the selected team at the AIMQ annual congress and requires the project to meet the program’s eligibility and selection criteria.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Prix génie méritas program?
To be eligible for the Prix génie méritas program, you must:
Regular AIMQ member for at least one year
Municipal project completed recently or underway
Clear proof of external firm involvement, if any
What expenses are eligible under Prix génie méritas?
Exemplary and innovative municipal projects involving AIMQ engineer members
Who can I contact for more information about the Prix génie méritas?
You can contact AIMQ by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Prix génie méritas available?
The Prix génie méritas program is available across Canada.