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Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands
Greening non-municipal lands
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Canada
Who can apply
For-profit organizations duly registered in the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
See full eligibility
Overview
Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands supports participatory greening projects in Québec City for for-profit or non-profit organizations and institutions, with funding up to 80% of costs and a maximum of $20,000. Eligible work includes surface removal, tree planting, soil and plant materials, protections, and site preparation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Demineralization of mineral, impermeable, or semi-permeable surfaces for greening.
- Tree planting to increase the urban canopy in the demineralized area.
- Participatory greening projects on non-municipal lands.
Documents Needed
- Application form (Formulaire de demande)
- Budget template (Modèle de budget)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations duly registered in the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
- Non-profit organizations duly registered in the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
- Legally constituted institutions, including CIUSSS-CN, school boards, schools, and similar bodies.
Eligible expenses
- Soil materials such as earth, compost, and fertilizer.
- Planting materials such as trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, perennials, and ground covers.
- Protective materials needed for the long-term viability of the project, such as irrigation bags, stakes, rodent protection, and planting bed borders.
- Labor and technical services for design, site management, planting support, plant selection, citizen mobilization, soil preparation, and demineralization work.
- Authorization, signage, and soil-contamination assessment fees, including the stated maximums of $200, $200, and $300.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administration, contingency, communication, watering, and routine maintenance expenses.
- Demineralization costs for uses other than greening, such as play areas or picnic areas.
- Gardening tools.
- Plants, potting soil, and materials intended for above-ground plantings, as well as annual plants and seeds.
- A water outlet or irrigation system, and furniture.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Québec
How to apply
- Complete the application form and the budget template.
- Send the project by email to AmenagementEnv@ville.quebec.qc.ca and address it to the Service de la planification de l’aménagement et de l’environnement.
Processing and Agreement
- Work may begin only after written confirmation of the granted subsidy.
- The final payment is made after receipt and validation of the accountability report.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands Program
What is the Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands?
Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands supports participatory greening projects in Québec City for for-profit or non-profit organizations and institutions, with funding up to 80% of costs and a maximum of $20,000. Eligible work includes surface removal, tree planting, soil and plant materials, protections, and site preparation.
How much funding can be received?
Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands program?
To be eligible for the Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands program, you must:
The project must be carried out on the territory of the City of Québec.
The project must remove mineral, impermeable, or semi-permeable surfaces for greening and include tree planting to increase urban canopy.
The project must have the property owner’s authorization and a minimum 5-year commitment for maintenance.
What expenses are eligible under Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands?
Demineralization of mineral, impermeable, or semi-permeable surfaces for greening.
Tree planting to increase the urban canopy in the demineralized area.
Participatory greening projects on non-municipal lands.
Who can I contact for more information about the Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands?
You can contact Quebec City by email at AmenagementEnv@ville.quebec.qc.ca.
Where is the Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands available?
The Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands program is available across Canada.
Is the Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands is a Grant and Funding