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Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2
Supports regional transit services and integration
Last Update: April 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Public Transit Development Assistance Program – Stream 2 provides financial support for regional public transit services, coordination tables, and technological tools. Eligible projects help maintain, develop, or improve regional transit services outside major urban centers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Organization and operation of regional public transit services.
- Creation or maintenance of regional consultation tables.
- Acquisition, development, and implementation of technological tools for service interconnection.
Documents Needed
- Three-year revenue and expenditure plan
- Three-year ridership projection
- Board or council resolution
- Previous year’s operations report, if applicable
- Development plan or project description
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal authorities listed in the program’s eligibility annex
- Non-profit organizations
- Mobility service organizations, under certain conditions
- Regional consultation tables or similar existing bodies
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not included in the official eligibility list, where required.
- Businesses that do not meet the program’s non-profit or mobility-service conditions, where applicable.
Eligible expenses
- Operational and organizational costs for regional transit services.
- Costs linked to regional consultation tables.
- Development, acquisition, and implementation costs for technological tools.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry after submission.
- Additional information or adjustments may be requested if needed.
- Funding is not guaranteed until approval and agreement.
- For funded projects, annual reporting is required.
Additional information
- For technology projects, implementation must be completed within a maximum of two years from authorization.
- Only one technology project can be approved per eligible organization.
- Regional consultation table funding is non-recurring.
- The program’s detailed rules are set out in the 2025-2028 application guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2?
The Public Transit Development Assistance Program – Stream 2 provides financial support for regional public transit services, coordination tables, and technological tools. Eligible projects help maintain, develop, or improve regional transit services outside major urban centers.
How much funding can be received?
Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 program, you must:
Eligible municipal authority, NPO, or mobility provider
Project must match program stream
What expenses are eligible under Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2?
Organization and operation of regional public transit services.
Creation or maintenance of regional consultation tables.
Acquisition, development, and implementation of technological tools for service interconnection.
Who can I contact for more information about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2?
You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec.
Where is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 available?
The Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Public transit development assistance program – Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding