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Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support
Subsidy for ecodesign projects for recyclable food packaging and containers in Quebec.
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- 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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support program?
To be eligible for the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support program, you must:
Be a for-profit company registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
Have at least one commercial establishment or branch located in Quebec.
Transform food and market products primarily in Quebec.
What expenses are eligible under Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support?
You can contact Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) by email at ecoemballage@faqdd.qc.ca or by phone at (418) 692-5888.
Where is the Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support available?
The Écoemballage+ Stream 1 : Business support program is available the province of Quebec.