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Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance - Quebec - Canada
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Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance

Supports sustainable public transit initiatives and planning in Quebec
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Public Transit Development Assistance Program – Stream 4: Other Financial Assistance provides funding of up to $200,000 or 75% of eligible expenses to support sustainable mobility initiatives, fare reduction agreements, and public transit studies. The program aims to promote alternative transportation modes, support commuter management centers, alleviate fare costs for inter-network users, and finance studies for developing or improving public transit services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • 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
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • General public
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Municipal
  • Regional

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Operation and management of mobility management centers to promote sustainable transportation options.
  • Implementation of fare reductions on regional public transit passes for users accessing multiple transit networks.
  • Conducting studies on public transit services, including needs assessment, feasibility analysis, service planning, and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to public transit.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Centres de gestion des déplacements (CGD) located in the Montréal and Québec census metropolitan areas with a workforce of over 50,000 workers
  • Municipalities and public transit corporations acting as CGDs located outside the Montréal and Québec census metropolitan areas with a workforce of over 10,000 workers
  • Public transit corporations operating outside the Montréal metropolitan region
  • Municipalities, regional county municipalities (MRC), municipal and intermunicipal transit boards, and groupings of municipalities organizing and financing urban or regional public transit services
  • The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) when entering into agreements to integrate a regional transit pass with a municipal organization in the surrounding area

Eligible expenses

  • Operating expenses for centers that promote and advise on sustainable mobility (excluding solo car use).
  • Cost reductions granted on eligible regional transit passes (monthly passes and booklets of 20 rides or more).
  • Expenses related to the realization of studies on public transit services (including needs assessments, feasibility, planning, strategies for GHG reduction) for a period of up to one year.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Centres de gestion des déplacements (CGD) located in the census metropolitan regions of Montreal and Quebec.
  • Municipalities and public transit corporations acting as CGD and located outside the census metropolitan regions of Montreal and Quebec with a workforce pool greater than 10,000.
  • Public transit corporations operating outside the Montreal metropolitan region.
  • Municipalities, regional county municipalities (MRC), municipal and intermunicipal transport boards, and groupings of municipalities organizing and financing public transit services in Quebec.
  • The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain, for agreements involving integration with a municipal organization on the periphery of its territory.

Additional information

  • Applicants must consult the program’s 2022-2025 application guidelines PDF for comprehensive details before applying.
  • For each section, all required supporting documents must be included with the application, such as organizational structure, annual reports, and board resolutions.
  • Application deadlines are defined in the official program management calendar PDF and must be strictly followed.
  • Organizations must use official resolutions from their board of directors when authorizing the grant application submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance. 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 4 : Other financial assistance?

The Public Transit Development Assistance Program – Stream 4: Other Financial Assistance provides funding of up to $200,000 or 75% of eligible expenses to support sustainable mobility initiatives, fare reduction agreements, and public transit studies. The program aims to promote alternative transportation modes, support commuter management centers, alleviate fare costs for inter-network users, and finance studies for developing or improving public transit services.

How much funding can be received?

Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance program?

To be eligible for the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance program, you must: Municipal organization, municipal/intermunicipal management or grouping of municipalities/MRC organizing and financing public transit services Municipal authority located outside the metropolitan census regions of Montreal and Quebec, with more than 10,000 workers for the CGDs

What expenses are eligible under Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance?

Operation and management of mobility management centers to promote sustainable transportation options. Implementation of fare reductions on regional public transit passes for users accessing multiple transit networks. Conducting studies on public transit services, including needs assessment, feasibility analysis, service planning, and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to public transit.

Who can I contact for more information about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance?

You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec.

Where is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance available?

The Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Public transit development assistance program – Stream 4 : Other financial assistance is a Grant and Funding

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