How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-12-01T23:59:59Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support?

Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support is funded by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable

Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support

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Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.

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grant_single|closingDate December 1, 2025

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Grant and Funding

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Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services

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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable

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The Écoemballage+ program in Quebec offers financial support for projects aiming to design eco-friendly packaging and containers for food and beverages, considering recycling facilities' capabilities and Quebec recyclers' needs. The grant supports projects with a maximum of $50,000 per project and up to 75% of eligible expenses. Eligible activities include eco-designing existing packaging ranges or developing new packaging for products, ensuring recyclability.

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This grant provides financial support for projects aimed at the eco-design of packaging solutions, emphasizing alignment with recycling and processing capabilities. These funds aim to incentivize businesses to integrate sustainable practices into their packaging designs.

The maximum financial aid per project and enterprise is $50,000, intended for eco-design endeavors.
Up to 75% of eligible expenses can be covered by the grant.
Projects must be completed by January 1, 2026, with final reports due by February 1, 2026.
Applications can be submitted at any time until December 1, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.

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This grant supports projects focused on the sustainable design of packaging and food or beverage containers in Quebec. The initiatives should address recycling and processing needs while improving the eco-friendliness of packaging products.

Projects involving the ecodesign of primary or secondary packaging, including consumables.
Development of ecodesigned packaging for existing product lines.
Creation of eco-friendly packaging solutions for new products.
Conducting a diagnostic, study, or analysis when not previously documented.
Implementing recommendations from external consultants or internal specialists.
Formulating an action plan or implementing new eco-design concepts.

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$ 41,000

Eco-designing new compostable beverage containers for local café

$ 39,000

Developing a recyclable packaging line for organic skincare

$ 48,000

Innovative reusable glass bottles for local brewery solutions

$ 37,500

Developing recyclable packaging solutions for specialty chocolate

$ 41,250

Creating biodegradable containers for community food cooperative

$ 37,500

Redesigning bakery packaging to improve recyclability and reduce waste

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the nature and status of the company.

The company must be a for-profit entity legally constituted, registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec, and incorporated under a law of the Government of Quebec or Canada.
The company must be a member of a designated management organization (OGD) related to the extended producer responsibility (REP) according to Quebec's recovery and valorization regulation on products by companies.
The company must have at least one commercial establishment or branch located in Quebec.
The company must carry out food processing in Quebec for products whose packaging is developed in Quebec.
The company must primarily market its products within the province of Quebec.

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Eligible applicants include companies within the food processing sector, those that utilize subcontracting for food transformation such as private label holders, and businesses with central kitchens. To qualify, these companies must be for-profit and legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada, registered with the Quebec Business Register, members of a designated management organization related to extended producer responsibility, have at least one establishment or branch in Quebec, conduct food transformation in Quebec where the packaging is developed, and primarily market their products within Quebec.

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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

Nonprofit organizations;
Start-up businesses that have not marketed any product at the time of application;
Sole proprietorships, that is, businesses owned by a single individual who is often referred to as a self-employed or independent worker;
Professional associations;
Trade unions;
Public and private foundations as defined by the Income Tax Act of Canada;
Trusts;
Private institutions of primary, secondary, and post-secondary education;
Any business majority-owned by a municipal entity or a state-owned corporation (majority shareholder);
Any business under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act;
Any business listed on the Register of Businesses Not Eligible for Public Contracts at the following link: https://www.amp.quebec//rena/;
Any business that, in the two years prior to the request for financial aid, has failed to meet its obligations after being duly served a notice by the Minister in connection with the granting of previous financial aid;
Any business involved in the processing of the following products: Animal feed, nutraceuticals, natural health products as defined by the Natural Health Products Regulations (SOR/2003-196). Products identified by a Drug Identification Number (DIN) are not considered, within this program, as food, just as products containing cannabis and energy drinks are not.

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The grant covers specific expenses related to the eco-design of packaging.

Fees for external consultants or internal specialists to conduct diagnostics, studies, or analyses.
Costs related to recommendations and action plans or implementation for new packaging or container concepts.

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Businesses with a commercial establishment or a branch located in Quebec.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are as follows:

Admissibility of the project based on the type of packaging design and recyclability.
Clear demonstration of eco-design principles and feasibility.
Alignment with the program's objectives and guidelines.
Evidence of collaboration with relevant experts or consultants.
Demonstration of how the project will contribute to sustainable packaging practices.

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Step 1: Review Eligibility and Requirements
Consult the Guide du demandeur – Volet 1 to understand eligibility criteria and required documents.
Contact an external expert to assist with the application, if needed, unless you have a qualified internal specialist.
Review the billing guide related to the grant application.
Step 2: Prepare Necessary Documents
If applicable, provide the "Réalisation d’une soumission" document to your external expert to ensure the quote is complete.
Gather the quotation provided by the expert for inclusion in the application.
Step 3: Additional Documentation for Newer Enterprises
Provide a business plan including a proforma budget for companies operating for less than three years.
Include financial statements from the latest year for companies operating for more than a year.
Step 4: Include Complementary Funding Information
Attach confirmation letters for any additional funding sources, specifying if they are from private or public origins.
Step 5: Complete and Submit Application Form
Fill out the financial aid application form, ensuring all required documents are included as per Guide du demandeur section 5.10.
Save a partially completed form for up to 28 days if needed, using the emailed link.
Submit the completed form to the FAQDD by clicking "Envoyer le formulaire."

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The funding cannot exceed 75% of eligible expenses for any project.
The application process allows for ongoing submission but is subject to fund availability and a final deadline.
A final report must be submitted within 60 days following project completion, or by February 1, 2026, at the latest.
The partnership with MAPAQ is specifically highlighted, indicating collaboration or co-funding potential.
Interested applicants should contact ecoemballage@faqdd.qc.ca for program-related questions or assistance with the application process.