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Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
Up to 85% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports reduced airfare on eligible regional routes in Quebec, with discounts of up to 85% depending on the destination. It also provides additional administrative support for participating air carriers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 85% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operation of scheduled regional air services within Quebec
- Sale of eligible reduced-fare airline tickets under the program
- Management of monthly reimbursement claims for eligible ticket sales
Documents Needed
- Application form or request submitted to the Ministry
- Details of the air services offered
- Route information and flight frequency
- Aircraft type and seat capacity
- Signed agreement with the Ministry
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Air carriers operating scheduled services in Quebec
- Transporters offering regular public air routes
Who is not eligible
- Companies listed in Quebec's Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA)
- Transporters that failed to respect previous program obligations after formal notice
Eligible expenses
- Eligible airfare discounts on qualified one-way tickets
- Administrative support costs for participating carriers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Trips to or from destinations outside Quebec
- Travel between Quebec City and Montreal
- Travel to or from Nunavik
- Charter flights
- Tickets bought or reimbursed by employers, companies, municipalities, or similar entities, except eligible non-profits and school-related travel
- Business travel or work-related trips
- Block-seat reservations made by travel agencies for later resale
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed continuously by the Ministry.
- Approved transporters must sign an agreement covering program conditions and obligations.
- Payments are made after each completed month, based on the carrier’s reimbursement request and monthly results.
- Carriers must provide supporting monthly data, including passenger lists, routes, claimable amounts, and ticket volumes.
- The Ministry may verify compliance and request additional documents.
Additional information
- Transporters must sign an agreement with the Ministry before participating.
- Applications are processed on an ongoing basis.
- Transporters must keep supporting documents for five years.
- The Ministry may request additional documents to verify eligibility and compliance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Air Access Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Air Access Program. 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 Regional Air Access Program?
This program supports reduced airfare on eligible regional routes in Quebec, with discounts of up to 85% depending on the destination. It also provides additional administrative support for participating air carriers.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Air Access Program Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Air Access Program program?
To be eligible for the Regional Air Access Program program, you must:
Scheduled air carrier in Quebec
Valid domestic service licence
Agreement with the Ministry required
What expenses are eligible under Regional Air Access Program?
Operation of scheduled regional air services within Quebec
Sale of eligible reduced-fare airline tickets under the program
Management of monthly reimbursement claims for eligible ticket sales
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Air Access Program?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at transport.aerien@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Regional Air Access Program available?
The Regional Air Access Program program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Regional Air Access Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Air Access Program is a Grant and Funding