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FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator
Support structuring initiatives for the local ecological transition
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, 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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Optimize production processes
- 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
- 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
1
Determine your project
2
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)
Selection criteria
- Alignment with transition ecological goals
- Engagement and mobilization of citizens, organizations, or businesses
- Direct environmental impact of the actions
- Relevance to the themes (e.g., climate change adaptation, urban agriculture, biodiversity, etc.)
- Feasibility and practicality of the project
- Collaboration with partners and stakeholder involvement
- Innovation and sustainability of the project
- Budget feasibility and financial structure
- Potential for replicability and scalability
- Overall contribution to sustainable development and ecological transition in Québec
How to apply
1
Acknowledgment of the terms and conditions
Download and read the Project Submission Guide to understand the terms of the program.
2
Contact for additional information
- Contact FAQDD for additional information or to discuss project eligibility via email or phone.
- Email: accelerateur@faqdd.qc.ca
- Phone: 418 692-5888, extension 6
3
Preparation of the documentation
Download the activity schedule, the budget schedule, and the support letter template.
4
Filling out the application form
- Fill out the financial assistance application form, ensuring it is duly completed and signed.
- Attach the required documents such as the activity schedule, the projected budget, letters of support from partners, the latest audited financial statements, the most recent activity or annual report, the board of directors' resolution, and a copy of the letters patent.
- Provide proof of confirmation of complementary funding sources, if applicable.
5
Submission of the application
- Save and complete the form as necessary.
- Send the completed form to the FAQDD electronically by clicking on "Submit the form."
- Note that the link to complete the form is valid for 28 days.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator Program
What is the FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator?
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.
How much funding can be received?
FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 3, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Where is the FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator available?
The FAQDD — Ecological Transition Accelerator program is available the province of Quebec.