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Project Call — Demineralization and Greening of Non-Municipal Lands
Greening non-municipal lands
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- Funding available
- $ 20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Quebec City, Quebec, 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $20,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 80%
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec City
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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.
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.
Documents Needed
- Application form (Formulaire de demande)
- Budget template (Modèle de budget)
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
Official sources
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
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.
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 the province of Quebec.