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Grant for a circular economy assessment
Supports circular economy assessments for Montréal businesses
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Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
September 30, 2027
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Subsidy for a circular economy diagnosis helps Montréal businesses fund up to 60% of a diagnosis, to a maximum of $15,000, to improve resource use across the life cycle of their goods and services. Supported work includes assessing current practices, identifying circular strategies, and preparing an action plan with economic and environmental impact analysis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- 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
- All groups
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
- Carrying out a circular economy diagnosis performed by a city-approved expert
- Analyzing current practices and recommending the integration of at least 2 circular economy strategies in the corporation’s business model
- Preparing a detailed action plan showing the main implementation steps and the necessary financial, material, and human resources
- Assessing the economic and environmental impacts of the proposed strategies, including avoided or reduced costs, new or increased income, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, reduction of raw materials used, and quantity of materials steered away from landfills
- Complementary analyses such as material flow characterization, ecodesign analysis, lifecycle analysis, worksite resource analysis, and cost and material flow analysis
Documents Needed
- Déclaration – Charte de la langue française
- Proof of ownership or rental for the address listed in the application, and financial statements from the past two years
- If applicable, a power of attorney or proxy, and a document showing the amount of a received or pending subsidy from another level of government or public organization
- A quote from the expert to be hired showing a detailed estimate of costs
- The resume and portfolio of the expert to be hired, plus a signed declaration confirming that they meet the requirements
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private businesses
- Social economy businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Partnerships
Who is not eligible
- Businesses registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA)
- Businesses operating in certain sectors, including oil, mining, coal, slaughter, and public institutions
Eligible expenses
- Eligible cost of the assessment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that are already in progress
- Projects that have benefited from other municipal grants
- Projects that receive more than 75% of their funding from government grants
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Montréal
How to apply
- Fill out the Déclaration - Charte de la langue française form.
- Gather the required documents in digital format.
- Review the form preview before you begin.
- Fill out the application form and attach the required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- The city must issue a notice of eligibility before the diagnosis can begin.
- 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.
- To receive payment, the corporation must send the payment form, a copy of the diagnosis, the expert’s certification and follow-up meeting report, invoices, and proof of payment.
- The subsidy is paid after the diagnosis is completed.
Additional information
- This program is one of the 20 core initiatives taken as part of the city’s 2025-2027 Circular Economy Action Plan.
- The program is governed by Regulation RCG 25-021.
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 helps Montréal businesses fund up to 60% of a diagnosis, to a maximum of $15,000, to improve resource use across the life cycle of their goods and services. Supported work includes assessing current practices, identifying circular strategies, and preparing an action plan with 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:
The applicant must be a private business, social economy business, non-profit organization, or partnership.
The applicant must be registered with the Québec Enterprise Register for at least 2 years and have headquarters in Québec with a place of business in Montréal.
The applicant must generate annual turnover between $500,000 and $50 M and employ at least 3 full-time employees.
What expenses are eligible under Grant for a circular economy assessment?
Carrying out a circular economy diagnosis performed by a city-approved expert
Analyzing current practices and recommending the integration of at least 2 circular economy strategies in the corporation’s business model
Preparing a detailed action plan showing the main implementation steps and the necessary financial, material, and human resources
Assessing the economic and environmental impacts of the proposed strategies, including avoided or reduced costs, new or increased income, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, reduction of raw materials used, and quantity of materials steered away from landfills
Complementary analyses such as material flow characterization, ecodesign analysis, lifecycle analysis, worksite resource analysis, and cost and material flow analysis
Who can I contact for more information about the Grant for a circular economy assessment?
You can contact City of Montreal 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 the province of 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