Écoemballage+ Stream 2 : Support for collective innovation
QC, Canada
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design
grant_single|update March 27, 2025
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- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2025
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
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- Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable
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grant_card_status|open
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The Ecoembalage+ program, specifically Volet 2, aims to financially support structuring projects for the eco-design of packaging, food containers, and recyclable beverage containers. The program targets projects addressing common issues and challenges across multiple organizations. Eligible activities include conducting diagnostics, studies, or analyses, receiving concrete recommendations from external consultants, implementing action plans for eco-design solutions, and disseminating project results for the community's benefit.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant aims to support collaborative innovation in the eco-design of recyclable food and beverage packaging, with a structured financial approach.
- Funding is available up to $300,000 per cohort project, with a maximum of $50,000 available per participating company.
- Coordination fees are included and can represent up to 20% of the project costs, capped at $30,000 per cohort.
- Financial assistance covers up to 75% of eligible expenses, requiring a minimum private contribution of 25% of the total eligible costs.
- Cumulative financing with other public programs is allowed, provided that public funding does not exceed 75% of the eligible expenses.
- Projects must be concluded by January 1, 2026, and all final reports and supporting documents must be submitted no later than February 1, 2026.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Diagnostic, study, or analysis of recyclable packaging, containers, or consumables.
- Formulation of concrete recommendations for eco-design decision-making.
- Development of action plans or implementation plans for eco-design recommendations.
- Communication activities for disseminating project results to the community or interest groups.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 50,000
Developing eco-friendly solutions for dairy product packaging
$ 50,000
Innovative recyclable solutions for takeaway food packaging
$ 50,000
Creating biodegradable packaging for local organic produce
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- The applicant must be an enterprise to be operated for profit or a social economy enterprise.
- Eligible applicants include companies in the beverage industry and those involved in food processing activities, including preparation, packaging, and preservation of food products.
- Applicants can also include companies using contract manufacturers or outsourcing food processing, including private label holders.
- Food service companies offering takeout meals or those with central kitchens are eligible.
- The applicant must apply jointly within a group (cohort) of at least three (3) enterprises.
- New enterprises are eligible, provided they do not exceed 40% of the cohort's total participants.
- The applicant and participants must demonstrate willingness to participate through letters of participation.
- All participating companies must be legally constituted and registered in Quebec or Canada and primarily market their products in Quebec.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Beverage companies
- Companies engaged in food processing activities
- Agricultural businesses involved in packaging or preservation activities
- Restaurants offering take-out meals
- Companies using contractors or outsourcing food processing, including private label brand holders
- Enterprises with a central kitchen
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
- Sole proprietorship, i.e., businesses operated by a single individual who is often referred to as a self-employed or independent worker
- Professional associations
- Labour organizations
- Public and private foundations within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada)
- Trusts
- Private primary, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions
- Any company majority-owned by a municipal entity or Crown corporation (majority shareholder)
- Any company under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
- Any company listed in the Register of companies ineligible for public contracts at the following link: https://amp.quebec/rena/
- Any company that, during the two years preceding the application for financial assistance, failed to meet its obligations after having been duly served with a formal notice by the Minister in connection with the granting of previous financial assistance.
- Any company processing the following products: animal feed, nutraceutical, natural health products as defined in the Natural Health Products Regulation (SOR/2003-196). Products designated by a Drug Identification Number (DIN) are not considered, nor are cannabis-containing products and energy drinks.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Professional fees for external experts, including specialized services, diagnostics, ecodesign, documentation, audits, life cycle analysis, technical studies, and report preparation.
- Travel and accommodation expenses related to project execution, considering economies of scale and adhering to government reimbursement guidelines.
- Training and knowledge transfer expenses, provided they are reasonable and project-related.
- Material acquisition costs, provided they are reasonable and project-related.
- Communication expenses for project result dissemination among stakeholders and interested parties, including the portion of an expert's salary for communication activities.
- Project coordination expenses, up to 20% of the total project cost, with a maximum of $30,000 per cohort, including a portion of the salary for the staff member dedicated to project implementation and administrative expenses.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically targeted towards companies located in Quebec, as it is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ).
- Quebec, Canada
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Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Relevance of the project to the goals of supporting eco-design of food packaging and recyclable beverage containers.
- Demonstration of common or cross-cutting issues and challenges among participating organizations.
- Evidence of intention to integrate the project by participating members.
- The collective efficiency in terms of cost, including economies of scale related to common measures.
- Minimum of three companies required for a cohort project.
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- Step 1: Review Eligibility Criteria Consult the Guide du demandeur – Volet 2 to understand eligibility requirements, eligible expenses, and necessary documents.
- Step 2: Engage with Experts Contact an expert from the directory of ecodesign experts.
- Request a quote from the expert to include in your application for financial aid.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Documents Fill out the financial aid application form.
- Gather all required annex documents, including letters of participation from cohort members.
- Step 4: Submit Application Ensure all documents are complete and submit the application form through the provided platform.
- Ensure that the application form is submitted by clicking "Send" after completion.
- Step 5: Include Supplementary Documentation (if necessary) For early-stage companies, include a business plan and pro forma budget.
- Include financial statements for non-profit organizations, as required.
- Step 6: Provide Confirmation of Additional Funding (if applicable) Attach letters confirming complementary funding, specifying private or public sources.
- Step 7: Follow-up Confirmation Wait for a confirmation email to ensure your application has been received.
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- Projects must involve a minimum of three participating companies.
- Eligible cohorts include associative cohorts, sector-type cohorts and business clusters.
- Projects must include a diagnosis, concrete recommendations by external consultants, an action plan, and details of how the results will be disseminated.
- Applications are analyzed in three stages: eligibility analysis, relevance analysis and selection committee evaluation (detailed evaluation).
Payment
- The first payment is made no later than 30 days after signature of the agreement, and represents 50% of the amount of the grant awarded.
- The second payment of 50% is made no later than 60 days after acceptance of the final report submitted by the applicant.
grant_single_labels|contact
ecoemballage@faqdd.qc.ca
418 692-5888
