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Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration
QC, Canada
Money for green business collaborations in Quebec
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 9, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 30, 2026
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Grant and Funding
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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.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_single_labels|criteria
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.
