FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations governed by the Companies Act (RLRQ, chapter C-38, Part 3) or the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (S.C. 2009, chapter 23)
• Cooperatives governed by the Cooperatives Act (RLRQ, chapter C-67.2) or the Canada Cooperatives Act (S.C. 1998, chapter 1)
• Unions governed by the Professional Syndicates Act (RLRQ, chapter S-40)
• Chambers of commerce governed by the Boards of Trade Act (R.S.C. 1985, chapter B-6)

Who is not eligible

• Entities registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
• Organizations that have failed to meet obligations related to previous financial aid from the Quebec government in the two years preceding the new application.
• Private enterprises or legally constituted organizations where at least half of the members are appointed by a private company or are directly under a private company.
• Entities receiving more than 50% of their funding from a single for-profit enterprise, according to the most recent financial statements.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses that are directly related to the implementation and execution of the project within the outlined guidelines.

• The salary of staff members, including social benefits, up to a maximum of 13.2%.
• Professional fees paid to entities or individuals for specific tasks or services, including project evaluation and accounting verification demanded by the FAQDD.
• Costs related to communication activities, such as dissemination, publication, and mobilization of project results.
• Purchase, rental, or maintenance of equipment and materials directly necessary for the project, excluding office supplies, with the program contributing up to 50% of the total financial aid for these costs.
• Travel and lodging expenses for employees, consultants, or volunteers within Quebec, following the prevailing rates in the Quebec public service.
• Justified administrative costs of the applicant for indirect expenses related to project management, including administrative support, accounting, payroll services, office space, equipment, office supplies, postal services, and telephony, with the program covering up to 10% of the total financial aid for these costs.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations with a headquarters in Quebec.
• Non-Quebec entities with a decision-making office and necessary capabilities located in Quebec.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Organizations can receive financial aid for no more than two projects in the same call for projects, emphasizing a more equitable distribution of resources among applicants.
• The grant encourages partnerships, but mandates that the official applicant is solely responsible for project coordination and implementation, ensuring accountability and streamlined management.
• Reports and audits are crucial components of the fund's requirements, with certain projects necessitating external audits to maintain transparency and adherence to Canadian standards.
• Provisions for project duration and extension allow flexibility, with the cut-off date for project completion, excluding final report production, set for July 31, 2028.
• Financial support is contingent on fund availability and necessary approvals, introducing an element of unpredictability in fund disbursement timing.
• Provisions ensure that project actions align with civic duties, aiming to combat apathy and foster collective responsibility in climate action.
• The distribution of funds is phased, with specific percentages allocated at various project milestones, ensuring projects maintain momentum and uphold financial accountability throughout their lifecycle.