Closed

FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator

Q: How much funding can be received?

FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was February 3, 2025.

Q: Who is eligible for the FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator program?

To be eligible for the FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator program, you must: The applicant must be a non-profit organization, a cooperative, or an educational institution. The applicant must be legally constituted under the Charter of the City of Quebec or the laws of Quebec or Canada.

Q: What expenses are eligible under FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator?

Adaptation to climate change. Urban agriculture initiatives. Improvement of air quality strategies. Responsible sourcing practices. Biodiversity conservation projects. Demineralization and greening efforts. Circular economy models. Energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Water management systems. Waste management solutions. Active mobility and sustainable transportation initiatives. Eco-responsible practices in enterprises. Protection and restoration of ecosystems and natural environments. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable food system developments.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator?

You can contact Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) by email at accelerateur@faqdd.qc.ca or by phone at 418 692-5888, poste 6.

Q: Where is the FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator available?

The FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.

Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition

Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Funding available

$ 50,000 - $ 250,000

Timeline

Open Date : November 13, 2024
Closing date : February 3, 2025

Location

Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Accelerator of Ecological Transition program in Quebec aims to accelerate ecological transition by mobilizing citizens, organizations, and businesses in Quebec to undertake high-impact projects. The program offers financial support and guidance to projects targeting environmental actions like climate change adaptation, urban agriculture, clean energy, waste management, sustainable food systems, and more. Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and educational institutions in Quebec are eligible to apply for funding ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, covering up to 80% of project expenses.

/100

Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Reduce environmental footprint

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : November 13, 2024
Closing date : February 3, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Other services (except public administration)

Location

Quebec City
Capitale-Nationale
Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
Non-financial cooperative

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Other Education
Environment
Economic, Social and Community Development

Target groups

General public
Business owners / entrepreneurs
Nonprofits / charities
Academia / students
Community leaders

Revenue structures

Mixed revenue (<50% earned)

Scope

Municipal

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Adaptation to climate change.
Urban agriculture initiatives.
Improvement of air quality strategies.
Responsible sourcing practices.
Biodiversity conservation projects.
Demineralization and greening efforts.
Circular economy models.
Energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
Water management systems.
Waste management solutions.
Active mobility and sustainable transportation initiatives.
Eco-responsible practices in enterprises.
Protection and restoration of ecosystems and natural environments.
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable food system developments.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
Cooperatives
Educational institutions

Who is not eligible

Entities listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
Social economy enterprises (non-profit organizations and cooperatives) that cannot demonstrate sound democratic governance.
Applicants not discharged from a bankruptcy judgment.
Applicants who, in the two years preceding the financial aid application, failed to comply with previous financial aid obligations from the City of Québec after being duly notified.
Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Québec.
Private enterprises or legally constituted organizations where at least half of the members are appointed by a private company or are directly related to such a company.
Entities that derive more than 50% of their funding from a single for-profit enterprise as per their most recent financial statements.

Eligible expenses

Personnel salaries and benefits for project-related roles.
Professional fees for external services for specific tasks or services.
Travel expenses directly related to the project.
Communications and project promotion expenses.
Rental or purchase of equipment and materials needed for project realization, with program contribution limited to 50% of total financial aid.
General and administrative expenses necessary for project completion.
Non-refundable portion of taxes (GST and QST).

Eligible geographic areas

City of Québec
Agglomeration of Québec and Wendake (for projects primarily addressing businesses)

Additional information

The financial assistance provided by the program can cover up to 80% of a project's eligible expenses.
The Accélérateur program benefits from financial support from Desjardins and is coordinated by the Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD).
The City of Québec can act as a facilitator to enhance the success and visibility of selected projects through various means, such as providing geospatial data or assisting in promoting the projects.
Selected projects will receive increased visibility through the creation and dissemination of project presentation sheets by FAQDD.
The program offers up to 35 hours of personalized support from FAQDD for projects with a duration of one year, and up to 70 hours for projects lasting two years.
The funding program includes a comprehensive support structure with webinars, workshops, and individual coaching available to assist project execution.
Selected projects are expected to participate in an experience-sharing workshop to promote networking and the exchange of best practices.
Upon completion, a final report and documentation of the project's impacts are required.
Organizational resilience and capability in managing collective actions are evaluated as part of project selection.

Documents and links