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Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments
Funds accessibility renovations for commercial and service establishments
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The City of Trois-Rivières’ Universal Accessibility Program provides a grant covering up to 90% of eligible work costs, to a maximum of $7,500 per establishment. It funds permanent adaptations to reduce access barriers in commercial or service establishments, including entrance/exit improvements (e.g., electric door openers, ramps, new doors) and accessibility upgrades to washrooms and sanitary fixtures (e.g., grab bars, accessible sinks, adapted toilets).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Permanent accessibility renovations to reduce or remove barriers at the entrance and exit of a commercial or service establishment (one accessible entrance/exit per establishment).
- Renovations to provide access to the washroom.
- Permanent washroom accessibility upgrades to improve access to sanitary fixtures and equipment.
- Other permanent accessibility improvements that facilitate access to the business and to sanitary fixtures.
Documents Needed
- Proof that you are the most recent owner listed on the municipal property assessment roll for the building concerned
- Authorization/mandate document if someone is acting on the owner’s behalf
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial establishments
- Service establishments
Who is not eligible
- Businesses operating from a vacant (unoccupied) commercial or service building.
- Businesses located outside the program’s designated application territory (Annex I).
Eligible expenses
- Installation of an automatic (electric) door opener.
- Installation of a beveled threshold/ramp piece.
- Installation of a new door.
- Construction of an access ramp (maximum slope 1:12).
- Installation of grab bars in washrooms.
- Modifications to provide access to the sink.
- Replacement of faucets/fixtures.
- Modifications to provide access to a hand dryer or paper towel dispenser.
- Replacement of an adapted toilet.
- Other permanent work costs that facilitate access to the business entrance and to washroom sanitary fixtures (even if not specifically listed above).
Eligible geographic areas
- Designated application territory within the City of Trois-Rivières (as defined in Annex I of the by-law).
Processing and Agreement
- The City’s Director administers the program and the Planning/Territory Management and Sustainable Development Department reviews the file for compliance with applicable urban planning by-laws, the urban plan, and the program rules.
- If the application is accepted, the owner must submit a contractor quote within 45 days of that approval.
- The owner cannot start the work before the City approves the grant.
- Before any payment, the owner must sign the grant acceptance form and obtain the required construction permit from the City.
- After the work is completed as approved and within the required deadlines, the City pays the grant in full at the end of the work.
Additional information
- The program is established by the City of Trois-Rivières by-law (2011, chapter 159), with an administrative compilation in force since May 25, 2016.
- Only one exit per establishment will be adapted under the program.
- If the applicant does not comply with the prescribed time limits and conditions, they lose the right to the grant and may have to reimburse amounts already received.
- If the building is sold before the grant is paid, the new owner assumes the same obligations and benefits from the same rights as the original applicant.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments. 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 Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments?
The City of Trois-Rivières’ Universal Accessibility Program provides a grant covering up to 90% of eligible work costs, to a maximum of $7,500 per establishment. It funds permanent adaptations to reduce access barriers in commercial or service establishments, including entrance/exit improvements (e.g., electric door openers, ramps, new doors) and accessibility upgrades to washrooms and sanitary fixtures (e.g., grab bars, accessible sinks, adapted toilets).
How much funding can be received?
Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments program?
To be eligible for the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments program, you must:
Be the owner of a non-vacant commercial or service building in the program’s designated area.
The project must comply with municipal urban planning by-laws and the program rules.
Submit a contractor quote (RBQ-licensed contractor) within 45 days of application approval.
What expenses are eligible under Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments?
Permanent accessibility renovations to reduce or remove barriers at the entrance and exit of a commercial or service establishment (one accessible entrance/exit per establishment).
Renovations to provide access to the washroom.
Permanent washroom accessibility upgrades to improve access to sanitary fixtures and equipment.
Other permanent accessibility improvements that facilitate access to the business and to sanitary fixtures.
Where is the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments available?
The Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments?
Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments is funded by City of Trois-Rivières
