Grant for a circular economy assessment

• Financial assistance of up to $15,000 per project.
• No subsidy will be granted for projects that have already commenced or are already benefiting from other municipal aid, or if more than 75% of the project costs are financed by government grants.
• Only one grant application per company is allowed during the entire duration of the program.

• The applicant must be a private company, social economy enterprise, non-profit organization, or partnership (general, limited, or undeclared partnership).
• The company must have been registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec for at least 2 years.
• The head office must be located in Quebec, with a place of business in the Montréal agglomeration.
• The company must have an annual revenue between $500,000 and $50 million.
• The company must employ at least 3 full-time employees (minimum 1,820 hours per year per employee).

Who is eligible?

• Private companies
• Social economy enterprises
• Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
• Partnerships (general, limited, or joint ventures)

Who is not eligible

• Companies listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
• Businesses operating in certain sectors such as petroleum, mining, coal, logging, and public institutions.

Eligible expenses

• Fees charged by an expert for conducting a circular economy assessment.
• Detailed invoices for the approved diagnostic and related deliverables.
• Expenses documented by contracts with the mandated expert.

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Montreal agglomeration (Agglomération de Montréal), Quebec

• The diagnosis must include an analysis of current practices and recommendations for the integration of at least two circular economy strategies into the company's business model.
• A detailed action plan must be presented, specifying the main steps and resources needed for the implementation of the proposed strategies.
• The diagnosis must include an assessment of the potential economic and environmental impacts associated with the deployment of the strategies (for example: avoided costs, new revenues, reduction of GHG emissions, etc.).

• Step 1: Complete Required Declarations
  • Fill out the Declaration - Charte de la langue française form.
• Step 2: Gather Required Documents
  • Obtain proof of property or lease for the business address.
  • Collect financial statements for the last 2 fiscal years.
  • If applicable, prepare a proxy document for the representative.
  • If applicable, obtain documentation specifying the amount of any grant received or expected from another government or public organization.
  • Get a detailed cost estimate from the intended expert (including their CV and portfolio).
  • Obtain a signed declaration from the expert confirming compliance with requirements.
  • Have the Declaration - Charte de la langue française ready.
• Step 3: Complete Application Form
  • Fill out the application form provided by the City.
  • Attach all required documents in digital format.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Submit the completed application form along with all required documents through the specified channel or portal of the City.
• Step 5: Await Eligibility Notification
  • Wait for the City’s eligibility notice before starting the circular economy assessment.
• Step 6: Conduct the Assessment
  • Upon receiving the eligibility notice, carry out the circular economy assessment with the approved expert within 180 days.
• Step 7: Participate in Follow-Up Meeting
  • Attend a follow-up meeting with the designated expert within 90 days after the assessment is delivered.
• Step 8: Request Grant Payment
  • Submit a completed and signed payment request form provided by the City.
  • Send a copy of the completed assessment.
  • Provide the expert’s statement certifying the follow-up meeting, along with the meeting report.
  • If applicable, send a copy of the contract with the expert.
  • Submit detailed invoices for the project.
  • Provide proof of payment (other than cash), such as a copy of a cleared cheque, bank statement, or credit card statement.
  • Include any additional documents required by the City, as applicable.

• 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.