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Route verte Maintenance Funding
Funding for Route verte upkeep
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 225,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 5, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports the maintenance of the Route verte and its regional links in Quebec. It funds eligible cycling infrastructure upkeep and related works to preserve network quality and safety.
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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
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 225,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
- Closing date : June 5, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintenance of the Route verte and its regional branches
- Seasonal upkeep of cycling paths and multi-use trails
- Maintenance of cycling lanes, paved shoulders, and designated roads
- Maintenance of signage, drainage, and related cycling infrastructure
Documents Needed
- Completed financial assistance application form
- Financing plan
- Municipal council resolution
- Notarized agreement with the property owner, if applicable
- Work report and supporting documents after completion
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities and regional county municipalities
- Metropolitan communities
- District or borough councils
- Indigenous communities represented by their band council
- Non-profit organizations mandated by a municipal resolution
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or subcontractors registered in the RENA registry
- Organizations that failed to meet obligations after a formal notice related to previous Quebec government financial assistance
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits for project-related work
- Contracts for maintenance, operations, and related work
- Materials, supplies, tools, and equipment rentals
- Signalization, monitoring, and communication equipment
- Quality control and automatic counting equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Parking areas for cars
- Urban furniture or services not dedicated to cyclists
- Promotion and animation activities
- Legal fees, except for eligible land acquisitions and easements
- Costs from businesses listed in the RENA register
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Selection criteria
- For development and improvement projects: continuity, safety, strategic importance, asset preservation, cost effectiveness, and coordination.
- For maintenance projects: eligible projects are preselected when admissibility requirements are met.
- For emergency restoration projects: confirmation of force majeure and project admissibility.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the financial assistance form.
- Gather the required supporting information and documents.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the application through the Ministry’s online service (PES).
- Send the application to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility before the deadline.
- Step 3: Complete post-submission follow-up
- Provide any additional information or corrections requested by the Ministry.
- After approval, sign the funding agreement and submit required documents for payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the call for projects closes.
- Eligible projects are preselected and may be reduced to fit the available budget.
- Successful applicants receive a signed announcement letter.
- A funding agreement must be signed before payment.
- Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing.
Additional information
- The beneficiary must sign an agreement with the Ministry before funding is paid.
- Projects must be completed and reported through the Ministry’s online system.
- The Ministry may request additional documents or corrections if needed.
- Funded infrastructure must remain accessible and be used as intended.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Route verte Maintenance Funding Program
What is the Route verte Maintenance Funding?
This program supports the maintenance of the Route verte and its regional links in Quebec. It funds eligible cycling infrastructure upkeep and related works to preserve network quality and safety.
How much funding can be received?
Route verte Maintenance Funding Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $225,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 5, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Route verte Maintenance Funding program?
To be eligible for the Route verte Maintenance Funding program, you must:
Eligible Route verte maintenance project
Eligible public or mandated applicant
Project within program scope
What expenses are eligible under Route verte Maintenance Funding?
Maintenance of the Route verte and its regional branches
Seasonal upkeep of cycling paths and multi-use trails
Maintenance of cycling lanes, paved shoulders, and designated roads
Maintenance of signage, drainage, and related cycling infrastructure
Who can I contact for more information about the Route verte Maintenance Funding?
You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec by email at transport_actif@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Route verte Maintenance Funding available?
The Route verte Maintenance Funding program is available the province of Quebec.