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  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
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  • Gouvernement du Québec
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable
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grant_card_status|closed

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Action-Climat Québec is a program aimed at mobilizing citizens and organizations in the fight against climate change by supporting initiatives that engage civil society. The program provides funding for projects related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction, climate change adaptation, and various thematic areas such as sustainable mobility, land use planning, circular economy, and food waste reduction. Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, unions, and chambers of commerce are eligible to apply for funding to implement projects that promote climate action and community engagement.

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Activities eligible for this grant :
  • Mitigation or adaptation to climate change
  • Mobilization actions involving citizen participation
  • Organizational involvement and capacity building
  • Information, awareness-raising, action preparation and support activities

Examples of eligible themes: sustainable mobility, land-use planning, energy efficiency, electrification of transport, responsible and local consumption, health, waste reduction, circular economy, education, water management, conservation of natural environments, transformation of agricultural practices, etc.
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$450,000

Toronto
Implementation of a city-wide bike-sharing program to promote sustainable mobility.

$45,000

Calgary
Launching a food waste reduction campaign to minimize local food waste.

$30,000

Halifax
Promotion of energy-efficient practices through workshops and community seminars.

$35,000

Montreal
Creation of a community garden to promote urban agriculture and local food production.

$1,350,000

Ottawa
Electrification of public transport through electrification of buses and installation of charging stations.

$95,000

Vancouver
Developing sustainable land-use practices to conserve natural habitats.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The project must address mitigation, adaptation or both.
  • It must implement mobilization actions based on citizen involvement, organization involvement and capacity building.
  • It must include information and awareness-raising activities, preparation for action and support for action.

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Eligible types of companies for the Action-Climat Québec grant include:
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives
  • Trade unions
  • Chambers of commerce
It must also have its head office in Quebec, if not elsewhere in Canada, but have an office in Quebec with decision-making autonomy and the necessary capabilities, such as infrastructure and human resources, to work on project development and management.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

As per the information provided about the Action-Climat Québec grant, the following types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
  • For-profit organizations
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Partnerships

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Information and awareness activities
  • Preparation for action, such as workshops and action plans
  • Support activities for action, like commitments and certifications

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Projects must be national in scope (conducted in six or more administrative regions) to be eligible for the first component.
  • Projects must be regional in scope (conducted within the limits of two to five administrative regions) or local in scope (conducted within the limits of one administrative region) to be eligible for the second component.

grant_single_labels|criteria

The criteria are as follows:
  • Projects must focus on mitigation, adaptation, or both.
  • Implement mobilization actions involving citizen engagement, organization involvement, and capacity building.
  • Include information and awareness activities, action preparation, and action support.
  • Address themes such as sustainable mobility, land use planning, energy efficiency, local consumption, circular economy, education, water management, and more.
  • Projects should have a national, regional, or local scope.
  • Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, unions, or chambers of commerce based in Quebec or with a Quebec-based office.
  • Funding can cover up to 80% of eligible project expenses.

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Step 1: Project preparation
  • Think about a project related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.
  • Ensure that the project meets the program's eligibility criteria.
  • Develop a clear action plan, including mobilization activities.

Step 2: Submitting your application
  • Access the Action-Climat Québec online application platform.
  • Complete the application form, providing all required information.
Attach supporting documents (budget, project plan, etc.).
Step 3: Application evaluation
  • Wait for the evaluation period by the program's selection committee.
  • Be available to answer any questions or provide additional information.
  • Receive final decision on project eligibility and funding amount.

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Maximum amount of financial assistance

The program's financial assistance can cover up to 80% of eligible project expenses.
  • For a project of national scope, the maximum financial assistance is $1.5 million.
  • For regional projects, the maximum financial assistance is $450,000.
  • For a project of local scope, the maximum financial assistance is $250,000.

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FAQDD — Action-Climat Quebec

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action-climat@faqdd.qc.ca
(418) 692-5888
Apply to this program