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Grant for a circular economy assessment
Supports Montréal businesses with circular economy diagnostics
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2027
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Subsidy for a circular economy diagnosis offers up to $15,000 in financial assistance for Montréal businesses to carry out a circular economy diagnosis. It supports expert-led assessments, improvement recommendations, concrete solutions, action plans, and 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 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- From $ 500,000 to $ 50,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- 3 employees minimum
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Assessment of current business practices to identify opportunities for integrating circular economy strategies.
- Development of a concrete action plan to incorporate at least two circular economy approaches into the company's operations.
- Analysis of the potential economic and environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of these strategies.
Documents Needed
- Proof of ownership or lease for the application address
- Financial statements for the last two years
- Expert’s detailed cost estimate, CV, and portfolio
- Signed expert declaration confirming compliance with requirements
- Declaration – Charte de la langue française
Eligibility
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.
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
Processing and Agreement
- The City issues an eligibility notice before the diagnosis can begin
- The diagnosis must be completed within 180 days after the eligibility notice
- A follow-up meeting with the expert must take place within 90 days after the diagnosis is delivered
- Payment is made after the diagnosis is completed and the required payment documents are submitted
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant for a circular economy assessment Program
What is the Grant for a circular economy assessment?
Subsidy for a circular economy diagnosis offers up to $15,000 in financial assistance for Montréal businesses to carry out a circular economy diagnosis. It supports expert-led assessments, improvement recommendations, concrete solutions, action plans, and economic and environmental impact analysis.
How much funding can be received?
Grant for a circular economy assessment Funds up to 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 partnership registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec for at least 2 years
Have headquarters in Quebec and a place of business in Montreal
Generate annual revenue between $500,000 and $50 million and employ at least 3 full-time staff
What expenses are eligible under Grant for a circular economy assessment?
Assessment of current business practices to identify opportunities for integrating circular economy strategies.
Development of a concrete action plan to incorporate at least two circular economy approaches into the company's operations.
Analysis of the potential economic and environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of these strategies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grant for a circular economy assessment?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) 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