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Grant for a circular economy assessment
Supports Montréal businesses with circular economy diagnostics
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Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
September 30, 2027
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Private corporations, social economy organizations, non-profit organizations, and partnership companies.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Subsidy for a circular economy diagnosis offers up to $15,000 to businesses in the urban agglomeration of Montréal to improve resource use across the life cycle of their goods and services. Funded work includes a circular economy diagnosis, an action plan, and an economic and environmental impact analysis.
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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 : 15,000 $
- Up to 0.75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- From $ 500,000 to $ 50,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 3 employees minimum
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Assess existing practices
- Establish improvement opportunities
- Propose concrete solutions to facilitate the integration of circular practices
- Include an action plan, as well as an economic and environmental gains analysis
Documents Needed
- Proof of ownership or lease for the civic address listed in the application.
- Financial statements for the last 2 fiscal years.
- If applicable: power of attorney for the representative.
- If applicable: document stating the amount of any subsidy received or expected from another level of government or a public body.
- Quote from the proposed expert, including a detailed cost estimate.
- Curriculum vitae and portfolio of the proposed expert.
- Signed declaration from the proposed expert confirming compliance with the requirements.
- Declaration — Charter of the French Language.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private corporations, social economy organizations, non-profit organizations, and partnership companies.
Who is not eligible
- The corporations registered in the Enterprise Register as non eligible for public contracts (RENA for the French equivalent).
- Businesses in certain specific fields (for example oil, mining, coal, slaughter, public institutions, etc.).
Eligible expenses
- Fees charged by the approved expert to carry out the circular economy diagnostic.
- Costs related to analyzing current practices, preparing recommendations and an action plan, and assessing potential economic and environmental impacts.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already underway before the City issues eligibility confirmation
- Projects already receiving another municipal subsidy
- Projects funded by more than 75% through government subsidies
Eligible geographic areas
- Urban agglomeration of Montréal
How to apply
- Fill out the following form: Déclaration - Charte de la langue française.
- Gather the following documents in digital format.
- To help you with your application, review the form preview before you begin.
- Fill out the form below and attach the required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- The diagnosis may not begin without prior notice of eligibility issued by the city.
- The diagnosis must be completed within 180 days following the receipt of the city-issued notice of eligibility.
- The corporation must take part in a follow-up meeting with the mandated expert within 90 days following completion of the diagnosis.
- The subsidy will be paid after the diagnosis is completed.
Additional information
- This program is part of the 20 structuring actions of the Montréal Circular Economy Action Plan 2025-2027.
- A regulation overview (RCG 25-021) applies to this program.
- Only one grant application is permitted per business during the program period.
- Templates and guides are provided for certain required documents, such as the French language declaration and expert compliance statement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant for a circular economy assessment Program
What is the Grant for a circular economy assessment?
The Subsidy for a circular economy diagnosis offers up to $15,000 to businesses in the urban agglomeration of Montréal to improve resource use across the life cycle of their goods and services. Funded work includes a circular economy diagnosis, an action plan, and an economic and environmental impact analysis.
How much funding can be received?
Grant for a circular economy assessment Funds up to 0.75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Grant for a circular economy assessment program?
To be eligible for the Grant for a circular economy assessment program, you must:
Be a legal entity or a general partnership, limited partnership, or joint venture.
Be registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec for at least 2 years.
Have its head office in Québec and a place of business in Montréal.
Have annual revenue between $500,000 and $50 million.
Employ at least 3 people full time (minimum 1,820 hours per year).
What expenses are eligible under Grant for a circular economy assessment?
Assess existing practices
Establish improvement opportunities
Propose concrete solutions to facilitate the integration of circular practices
Include an action plan, as well as an economic and environmental gains analysis
Who can I contact for more information about the Grant for a circular economy assessment?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at affaires@montreal.ca or by phone at 5143941793.
Where is the Grant for a circular economy assessment available?
The Grant for a circular economy assessment program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Grant for a circular economy assessment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grant for a circular economy assessment is a Grant and Funding