Support for commercial arteries — Component 1 - Support for urban revitalization projects

• The applicant must be a Business Development Corporation (SDC) located within the agglomeration of Québec.
• Business associations representing a minimum of fifteen (15) businesses on the same commercial artery or sector within the agglomeration of Québec are eligible.
• Groups of business associations and/or SDCs can apply together.
• Non-profit organizations operating in commercial arteries without a business association are eligible.
• The project must serve the agglomeration of Québec (Québec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, or L’Ancienne-Lorette) and target urban revitalization or activities that increase foot traffic in the commercial sector.

Who is eligible?

• Business development corporations located within the agglomeration of Québec
• Associations of business people located within the agglomeration of Québec, representing at least fifteen (15) businesses on the same commercial artery or sector
• Groups of business associations and/or business development corporations
• Non-profit organizations operating in commercial arteries lacking a business association

Who is not eligible

• Businesses or organizations that are not commercial development corporations, business associations, or non-profit organizations located within the Québec agglomeration.
• Groups proposing projects in the territory of another business association without the agreement of that association.
• Projects intended to directly compete with events or activities on another commercial artery.
• Organizations proposing projects whose activities are deemed controversial by authorities or would risk the reputation of the Ville de Québec.

Eligible expenses

• All costs directly related to the implementation of the project.

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Québec
• Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
• L’Ancienne-Lorette

• Contribution to urban revitalization in the Québec agglomeration.
• Expected impact on foot traffic and commercial sector development.
• Engagement and support from local stakeholders, including the number of supporting organizations.
• Participation and financial involvement of business members.
• Originality and innovation compared to existing or previous animation projects.
• Project feasibility and potential for medium- and long-term self-financing.

• The City of Québec reserves the right to deny projects deemed controversial or those whose association would be unreasonable.
• Additional funding may be available for projects involving structural analysis of urban furniture, with a possible bonus up to $5,000.
• A model budget template and a list of required documents must be included as part of the application package.