Bioénergies  — Analysis

Bioénergies — Analysis

Financing for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to convert fossil fuels to bioenergy

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $50,000
  • 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 18, 2021
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Grant Providers
  • Gouvernement du Québec
Status
Open

Overview

Get up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the project costs to determine potential measures for converting fossil fuels to bioenergy, and to determine the cost of implementing them.

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria for this grant:

  • The project must aim to determine and quantify potential measures for converting fossil fuels to bioenergy.
  • Projects must adhere to specific funding limits, such as 50% of the study cost or up to $25,000-$50,000 per site.
  • Expenses covered include consultant fees, internal specialist costs, and equipment rental for measurement purposes.

Who is eligible

There are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is available for small businesses, institutions, industries, including the agricultural sector.

  • Small businesses
  • Institutions
  • Industries
  • Agricultural sector

Eligible expenses

Yes, there are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:

  • Consultants' fees
  • Internal specialists costs (salary, benefits, and travel expenses)
  • Equipment rental for measurement

Evaluation & selection criteria

The grant has evaluation and selection criteria outlined in the program guidelines:

  • The project must demonstrate a clear potential for converting fossil fuels to bioenergy.
  • The costs and benefits of the proposed bioenergy conversion measures must be quantified.
  • The proposed project must align with the goals of transitioning to sustainable energy sources.
  • The applicant must provide detailed documentation and analysis to support the project's feasibility.
  • The project's budget and timeline must be reasonable and well-defined.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Submit the Excel and PDF versions of the financial assistance application form along with the Analysis Description.
  • Step 2: Evaluation of the application by a program officer and determination of eligibility.
  • Step 3: Confirmation of the agreement conditions and issuance of the maximum financial assistance amount.
  • Step 4: Submission of a signed purchase order to receive the first payment, equivalent to 50% of the approved financial assistance.
  • Step 5: Submission of the Analysis Report and updated financial assistance application form to receive the final payment.

Additional information

Funding for the Analysis component of the Bioenergy program is capped at $25,000 or $50,000 per site, depending on the established criteria.

Documents submitted must be duly completed, dated and signed by authorized persons in accordance with program requirements.

Documents and links

Bioénergies — Analysis

Contact information

transitionenergetique@mern.gouv.qc.ca
1-866-266-0008
Apply to this program