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Grant for a circular economy assessment
Supports Montréal businesses with circular economy diagnostics
Offered by
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
Subvention pour un diagnostic en économie circulaire pour les entreprises de Montréal, avec une aide financière pouvant atteindre 15 000 $. Le programme vise l’optimisation des ressources et soutient l’analyse des pratiques, le plan d’action et les impacts économiques et environnementaux.
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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 60% 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 rental for the address listed in the application
- Financial statements from the past two years
- If applicable: power of attorney or proxy
- If applicable: document showing the amount of a received or pending subsidy from another level of government or public organization
- Quote from the expert to be hired showing a detailed estimate of costs
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 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
- Montréal
- Québec
Selection criteria
- 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.).
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?
Subvention pour un diagnostic en économie circulaire pour les entreprises de Montréal, avec une aide financière pouvant atteindre 15 000 $. Le programme vise l’optimisation des ressources et soutient l’analyse des pratiques, le plan d’action et les impacts économiques et environnementaux.
How much funding can be received?
Grant for a circular economy assessment Funds up to 60% 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:
Registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec for at least 2 months before applying
Headquarters in Québec and at least one corporate location in Montréal
Annual turnover of $500,000 to $50 M with at least 3 full-time employees
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 514 394-1793.
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