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Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)
Supports Quebec industrial decarbonization projects for reduced GHG emissions
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Who can apply
- Industrial sector companies subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE)
- See full eligibility
Overview
The Aid Measure for the Decarbonization of Quebec's Industrial Sector (MADI) offers financial support from a total budget of $48 million to industrial and mining sector companies subject to the RSPEDE for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible activities include techno-economic studies, GHG reduction projects, and technological innovation initiatives aimed at decarbonization.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial sector companies subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE)
- Enterprises in the manufacturing sector subject to the RSPEDE in 2020
- Enterprises in the mining extraction sector subject to the RSPEDE in 2020
Who is not eligible
- Companies not subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE).
- Firms operating outside the manufacturing or mining extraction sectors covered by RSPEDE in 2020.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to conducting or updating techno-economic potential studies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Expenses for implementing GHG emission reduction projects identified in eligible studies.
- Costs associated with technological innovation projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions, including pilot testing and demonstration.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies operating in Quebec.
Activities funded
- Conducting studies to identify and assess technical and economic opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in industrial facilities.
- Implementing projects that directly achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions within industrial operations.
- Developing and testing innovative technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector.
How to apply
- Step 1: Express Interest to the Ministry
- Inform the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs of your interest in obtaining financial support under the MADI program.
- Step 2: Receive Confirmation Letter
- Await a new letter from the Ministry confirming the granting of funding for your project.
- Step 3: Sign the Agreement
- Sign a formal funding agreement between your company and the Ministry.
- Step 4: Review the Issuer Guide
- Consult the "Guide de l’émetteur" for detailed instructions on the steps to follow when preparing your application.
- Step 5: Prepare Required Documents
- Prepare all necessary documentation based on the type of project (Technico-Economic Potential Study, GHG Emissions Reduction Project, or Technological Innovation Project).
- Complete the appropriate project submission form, indicating the type of financial aid requested in Section 1.
- Fill out any required project or monitoring plans according to the project category.
- Step 6: Submit Application Package
- Send all required documents to the Ministry before the deadline of September 1, 2025.
Additional information
- The application deadline has been extended to September 1, 2025.
- All deliverables required for final disbursement of financial assistance must be submitted before March 1, 2027.
- The eligibility period for expenses has been extended to December 31, 2026.
- Funding allocation is based on the GHG emission reduction efforts from 2020 to 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) Program
What is the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
The Aid Measure for the Decarbonization of Quebec's Industrial Sector (MADI) offers financial support from a total budget of $48 million to industrial and mining sector companies subject to the RSPEDE for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible activities include techno-economic studies, GHG reduction projects, and technological innovation initiatives aimed at decarbonization.
Who is eligible for the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) program?
To be eligible for the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) program, you must:
Be an enterprise subject to the Regulation respecting a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emission allowances (RSPEDE) in 2020.
Operate in the manufacturing or mining extraction sectors in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
Costs related to conducting or updating techno-economic potential studies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Expenses for implementing GHG emission reduction projects identified in eligible studies.
Costs associated with technological innovation projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions, including pilot testing and demonstration.
Who can I contact for more information about the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at madi@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) available?
The Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI)?
Aid measure for the decarbonization of Quebec's industrial sector (MADI) is funded by Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)