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Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration
Eco-responsible business implementation support for Quebec companies
Last Update: March 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 400,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of projects bringing together multiple companies to adopt eco-responsible business practices.
- Preparation activities for the acquisition of clean technologies, including studies and action plan development.
- Concrete action planning to support the adoption of eco-responsible business practices within a collaborative business cohort.
- Support and guidance in implementing eco-responsible business practices.
- Studies and plans specifically aimed at the potential acquisition of clean technologies.
- Complementary support prior to acquiring clean technologies.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies
- Social economy enterprises
- Associations
- Cooperative federations
- Economic development non-profit organizations (NPOs)
- Municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Costs for conducting studies and analyses aimed at adopting eco-responsible business practices (up to $20,000 per business).
- Expenses related to the development of concrete action plans in eco-responsible business practices (up to $10,000 per business).
- Expenses for support in the implementation of eco-responsible business practices (up to $10,000 per business).
- Costs associated with studies and action plans for the potential acquisition of clean technologies (up to $45,000 per business).
- Complementary support expenses related to the acquisition of clean technologies (up to $15,000 per business).
Additional information
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $400,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **September 30, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration program?
To be eligible for the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration program, you must:
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.
What expenses are eligible under Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration?
Implementation of projects bringing together multiple companies to adopt eco-responsible business practices.
Preparation activities for the acquisition of clean technologies, including studies and action plan development.
Concrete action planning to support the adoption of eco-responsible business practices within a collaborative business cohort.
Support and guidance in implementing eco-responsible business practices.
Studies and plans specifically aimed at the potential acquisition of clean technologies.
Complementary support prior to acquiring clean technologies.
Where is the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration available?
The Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fonds Écoleader — business collaboration is a Grant and Funding
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