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Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments
Funds accessibility renovations for commercial and service establishments
Offered by
Funding available
$ 7,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The City of Trois-Rivières Universal Accessibility Program supports owners or tenants of non-vacant commercial or service buildings in the Secteur de Cap-de-la-Madeleine and Secteur du centre-ville. It covers 90% of eligible accessibility work, up to $7,500 per establishment, to remove barriers and improve washroom access.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Completed and signed forms appearing in Annex II
- A document establishing that you are the last owner listed on the assessment roll for the building concerned
- A document establishing the mandate of any person acting on your behalf, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners or tenants of non-vacant commercial or service buildings.
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
- Secteur de Cap-de-la-Madeleine
- Secteur du centre-ville
Selection criteria
- Applications are processed in chronological order of registration.
- Treatment is subject to budget availability.
How to apply
- Complete and sign the appropriate forms appearing in Annex II.
- Attach the required application documents, including your name, address, and telephone number, the document proving you are the last owner listed on the assessment roll, and any mandate document if someone is acting on your behalf.
- Submit the application to the City of Trois-Rivières for analysis.
- Within 45 days after approval of the application, submit a quote prepared by a contractor holding an appropriate RBQ licence.
Processing and Agreement
- The Director administers the program and may require all documents necessary for its proper application.
- The application is reviewed by the Direction de l’aménagement, de la gestion et du développement durable du territoire.
- Before receiving the grant, the owner must sign the acceptance form, obtain the required construction permit, provide proof that the work was carried out by an appropriately licensed RBQ contractor and that the materials were supplied by that contractor, and complete the work within the required timeframe.
- The grant is paid in full once the work has been completed.
- If the owner does not respect the deadlines and conditions, they lose the right to the grant and must reimburse any amounts received; if the building is sold before payment, the new owner assumes the same obligations and rights.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments Program
What is the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments?
The City of Trois-Rivières Universal Accessibility Program supports owners or tenants of non-vacant commercial or service buildings in the Secteur de Cap-de-la-Madeleine and Secteur du centre-ville. It covers 90% of eligible accessibility work, up to $7,500 per establishment, to remove barriers and improve washroom access.
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 or tenant of a non-vacant commercial or service building.
The building must be located in the program’s territory of application.
The work must be carried out by a contractor with the appropriate RBQ licence.
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Trois-Rivières — Universal accessibility to commercial and service establishments?
You can contact City of Trois-Rivières by email at 311@v3r.net or by phone at 311.
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 the province of 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