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 (FAQDD)

What are Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support's eligibility criterias?

The company must be a for-profit entity legally constituted and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar, incorporated under the laws of the Government of Quebec or Canada. The company must be a member of a designated stewardship organization related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) according to the Regulation on the Recovery and Reclamation of Products by Enterprises. The company must have at least one commercial establishment or branch located in Quebec and primarily commercialize its products in the province.

Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support

Last Update: April 24, 2025

QC, Canada

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

Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $50,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 1, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services

Grant Providers

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

Status

Open

Overview of the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

The maximum financial aid per project and per company is $50,000 for eco-design projects for packaging or food containers.
The financial aid granted can cover up to 75% of eligible expenses.

Eligible projects & activities

Eco-design of a range of existing packaging or food and beverage containers (primary or secondary, including consumables).
Eco-design of a range of packaging or food and beverage containers for a new product (primary or secondary, including consumables).
Performing a diagnostic, study, or analysis related to the recyclability of packaging or containers.
Obtaining concrete recommendations from external consultants or qualified internal specialists to guide eco-design decisions for the development of recyclable packaging or containers.
Developing an action plan or implementation plan for the solutions associated with the recommended new eco-design concept.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 37,500

Developing recyclable packaging solutions for specialty chocolate

$ 49,500

Eco-design study for recyclable yogurt cup packaging range

$ 41,250

Creating biodegradable containers for community food cooperative

$ 41,000

Eco-designing new compostable beverage containers for local café

$ 37,500

Redesigning bakery packaging to improve recyclability and reduce waste

$ 48,000

Innovative reusable glass bottles for local brewery solutions

Eligibility criteria of the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support program

The applicant must be a for-profit company legally constituted and registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register, and incorporated under a law of the government of Quebec or Canada.
The company must operate in food processing, use subcontracted food processing (including private label holders), or operate a central kitchen.
At least one commercial establishment or branch must be located in Quebec.
The company must primarily commercialize its products within the province of Quebec and carry out the food processing and packaging development in Quebec.

Who is eligible?

Food processing companies (including companies engaged in food preparation (packaging and preservation))
Companies using contractors or outsourcing food processing (including companies holding private labels)
Companies owning a central kitchen

Who is not eligible

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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

Eligibility criteria of the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support program

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.

How to apply to the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support program

Consultation of the applicant's guide

Consult the Applicant's Guide – Part 1 to learn about the eligibility criteria and the documents required for your application.
Contact a qualified external expert or internal specialist before completing your application.
Consult the billing guide.

Preparation of the submission

Send the document "Preparation of a Submission" to the expert if necessary to ensure that the submission contains all the required information.
Ask the expert to provide the submission, to be included in the financial assistance application form.

Collection of additional documents

Provide the business plan including a pro forma budget for businesses that have been marketing products for three years or less.
Include the financial statements from the last year for businesses that have been operating for more than one year.

Inclusions for supplementary financing

Include the letters of confirmation for funding, loan, or grant, indicating the private or public source of the funding.

Filling out and submitting the form

Fill out the financial aid application form.
Gather all required documents.
Please note that it is possible to save the form and complete it later.
Submit the form by clicking on "Submit the form".

Additional information

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.

Documents and links

Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support

Contact Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

ecoemballage@faqdd.qc.ca

(418) 692-5888

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