
Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support
grant_single|update April 24, 2025
QC, Canada
Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|maxCount
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate January 1, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate December 1, 2025
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
grant_single|grantors
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
- Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
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.
grant_single_labels|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.
grant_single_labels|projects
- 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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 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
$ 48,000
Innovative reusable glass bottles for local brewery solutions
$ 37,500
Redesigning bakery packaging to improve recyclability and reduce waste
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- 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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- 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
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Businesses with a commercial establishment or a branch located in Quebec.
grant_single_labels|criteria
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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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.
grant_single_labels|contact
ecoemballage@faqdd.qc.ca
(418) 692-5888
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