How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $400000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2026-09-30T04:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration?

Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration is funded by Le Fonds Écoleader

What are Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must be for-profit businesses or social economy enterprises. The cohort must consist of a minimum of 3 companies and a maximum of 10 companies.

Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration

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QC, Canada

Money for green business collaborations in Quebec

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Le Fonds Écoleader

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The Écoleader Fund Program - Stream 2 offers up to $300,000 in funding to projects fostering collaboration among businesses to adopt eco-responsible practices and prepare for clean technology acquisition. Eligible activities include studies, action plans, and implementation support to enhance business sustainability and reduce costs. Maximum financial assistance per company is $30,000.

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This grant provides financing modalities that are designed to support the adoption of eco-responsible business practices and the preparation for acquiring clean technologies. The funding is structured to optimize resource sharing among participating businesses.

The financial aid can cover up to 75% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $40,000 CAD per enterprise for projects focused on adopting eco-responsible business practices.
For projects aimed at preparing for the acquisition of clean technologies, the maximum financial aid is $60,000 CAD per enterprise.
Combined projects focused on both eco-responsibility and clean technology acquisition can receive up to $300,000 CAD in total funding.
The financial assistance for individual projects can reach up to $200,000 CAD.
The funding is capped at specific amounts for different components, such as $20,000 CAD for studies and analyses toward eco-responsible practices, $10,000 CAD for creating action plans, and $10,000 CAD for implementation support.
For projects involving clean technologies, up to $45,000 CAD is available for studies and action plans, and an additional $15,000 CAD for further support.

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This grant provides financial support for projects that bring together multiple businesses to adopt eco-responsible business practices and prepare for the acquisition of clean technologies. Eligible activities focus on collaboration and shared resources to achieve cost efficiencies.

Conducting studies and analyses aimed at adopting eco-responsible business practices.
Developing concrete action plans for eco-responsible business practices.
Providing support in the implementation of eco-responsible business practices.
Carrying out studies and action plans for the prospective acquisition of clean technology.
Offering additional support in preparation for acquiring clean technology.

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$ 250,000

Cohort project for adopting eco-friendly practices and preparing for clean technology

$ 25,000

Action plan to adopt eco-friendly business practices for a Social Economy Enterprise

$ 50,000

Implementation support for eco-friendly practices for an NPO

$ 45,000

Feasibility study and action plan for clean technology

$ 40,000

Study and implementation of eco-responsible business practices for a Financial Cooperative

$ 45,000

Study for acquisition of clean technology for a For-Profit Company

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the type of business and the structure of the cohort involved.

Eligible businesses include for-profit enterprises and social economy enterprises.
The cohort must consist of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of ten (10) businesses.
The businesses involved must be interested in adopting eco-responsible business practices or preparing for the acquisition of clean technologies.

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Eligible applicants for this grant include for-profit businesses and social economy enterprises that are either starting or continuing efforts to adopt eco-responsible business practices or clean technologies. These organizations must be part of a cohort consisting of a minimum of three and a maximum of ten businesses. Each cohort is also supported by a coordinator, who can be an association, a group, a federation of cooperatives, a for-profit or social economy enterprise, a non-profit organization engaged in economic development activities, or a municipality.

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This grant program does not provide explicit details about companies or industries that are ineligible. However, the information suggests that certain restrictions may apply implicitly.

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This grant encourages companies to adopt eco-responsible business practices and prepares them for acquiring clean technologies. The eligible projects aim to enhance business efficiency and reduce costs through shared resources and collective measures.

Conducting studies and analyses with the goal of adopting eco-responsible business practices.
Developing concrete action plans for implementing eco-responsible business practices.
Providing support in the implementation of eco-responsible business practices.
Conducting studies and action plans for the potential acquisition of clean technologies.
Providing additional support prior to acquiring clean technologies.

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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant program, which focuses on the adoption of eco-responsible business practices and the preparation for the acquisition of clean technologies. The criteria ensure that projects are relevant, feasible, and beneficial for multiple companies within a cohort.

Admissibility of the applicant (coordonnator, experts, and cohort members)
Relevance and alignment of the project goals with eco-responsible practices or clean technology acquisition
Feasibility of the project plan and timeline
Cost efficiency and demonstration of economies of scale
Detailed budget and financial strategy
Commitment and letters of engagement from cohort members
Potential impact and benefits for the participating companies
Comprehensive and coherent project documentation

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Step 1: Consult the Applicant Guide
Review the Guide for Eligibility Criteria and Eligible Expenses to ensure your project meets all requirements.
Step 2: Contact an Expert
Select an Expert from the Fonds Écoleader Directory to assist in project development.
Step 3: Develop Your Project
Collaborate with the Expert to design the project proposal.
The Expert refers to relevant guides to prepare the submission accurately.
Ensure all submissions are made online as per the requirements.
Step 4: Gather Necessary Information
Collect detailed information about all cohort members.
Complete the Financial Structure Grid for the Cohort to delineate costs for each member.
Step 5: Complete and Submit the Application Form
Make sure you have all required information and documentation ready.
Fill out the Financial Assistance Application Form and send the URL to your Expert for necessary inputs.
Check that all required documents, such as a recent cheque specimen, authorization proof, financing confirmation letters, and engagement letters, are included.
Confirm that the application is complete before submission to avoid rejection.
Submit the form online by clicking "Send Form," ensuring it is submitted before the deadline.

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Additional relevant information for the grant application includes:

The date by which all projects must be completed is January 31, 2025.
All supporting documents indicating the project's implementation must be submitted by February 28, 2025, with no extensions granted for final report submission.
Coordination roles can be filled by various organizations, including profit and non-profit entities, as long as they are involved in economic development activities.
The financial support provided is capped at 75% of eligible expenses.
If an applicant is a start-up with less than three years of legal existence, a business plan and pro forma budget are required.
Social economy enterprises must provide financial statements from the past two years and a self-declaration form if pertinent.
Incomplete applications could lead to the rejection of the project.
A form's URL link for completing the application is valid for 28 days once saved for later.
Applicants should be aware that criteria can be reviewed at any time by program administrators.