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Universal Accessibility Program
Funding for accessibility improvements in commercial buildings
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Mauricie, Quebec
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for accessibility improvements in commercial and service buildings. It covers work that removes barriers and improves access to entrances, exits, and washrooms, with support of up to 90% of eligible costs, up to $7,500 per establishment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accessibility upgrades for commercial establishments.
- Barrier removal or reduction at building entrances and exits.
- Improvement of washroom and sanitary access.
Documents Needed
- A contractor quotation from a licensed RBQ contractor.
- The grant acceptance form.
- The municipal construction permit.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of non-vacant commercial buildings.
- Tenants of non-vacant commercial buildings.
- Owners or tenants of service buildings.
Eligible expenses
- Accessibility improvement work for commercial establishments.
- Work to remove or reduce barriers at entrances and exits.
- Work to improve access to washrooms and sanitary fixtures.
Eligible geographic areas
- Cap-de-la-Madeleine sector
- Downtown sector of Trois-Rivières
Processing and Agreement
- Application registration and initial review.
- Eligibility assessment of the request.
- Submission of a contractor quotation within 45 days.
- Acceptance form issued and signed, then the municipal permit is issued.
- Work must be completed within 12 months of approval.
Additional information
- The program is funded entirely by the City of Trois-Rivières.
- Administrative fees of $300 are required when signing the grant acceptance form.
- Grant payment is made after the work has been completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Universal Accessibility Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Universal Accessibility 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 Universal Accessibility Program?
This program provides financial assistance for accessibility improvements in commercial and service buildings. It covers work that removes barriers and improves access to entrances, exits, and washrooms, with support of up to 90% of eligible costs, up to $7,500 per establishment.
How much funding can be received?
Universal Accessibility Program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Universal Accessibility Program program?
To be eligible for the Universal Accessibility Program program, you must:
Owner or tenant of a commercial building
Property located in the program territory
Work by licensed contractor
What expenses are eligible under Universal Accessibility Program?
Accessibility upgrades for commercial establishments.
Barrier removal or reduction at building entrances and exits.
Improvement of washroom and sanitary access.
Who can I contact for more information about the Universal Accessibility Program?
You can contact City of Trois-Rivières by email at 311@v3r.net or by phone at 311.
Where is the Universal Accessibility Program available?
The Universal Accessibility Program program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Universal Accessibility Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Universal Accessibility Program is a Grant and Funding