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Green Strategy Funding
Last Update: March 21, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Interest-free financing for small businesses adopting eco-responsible practices
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Loans and Capital investments
Overview
Green Strategy Funding (SADC+CAE) offers loans of up to $50,000 to help small businesses in Quebec’s regions accelerate their green transition. Eligible activities include adopting eco-responsible practices and implementing clean technologies, such as improving energy efficiency, better managing residual materials (waste), and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 200 employees maximum
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Activities funded
- Adoption of eco-responsible practices within the business.
- Implementation of clean technologies within the business.
- Projects to optimize the company’s energy efficiency.
- Projects to improve the management of residual materials and waste.
- Initiatives to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Eligibility
- The business must be located within the territory served by a SADC or a CAE in Quebec.
- The business must have fewer than 200 employees.
- The applicant must be 18 years old or older.
- The project must support the adoption of eco-responsible practices or the implementation of clean technologies (e.g., improving energy efficiency, better waste management, or reducing greenhouse gas emissions).
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec regions served by a local SADC or CAE (your business must be located within a SADC/CAE territory).
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Confirm that your business is located within the territory of a SADC or a CAE
- Confirm that your business has fewer than 200 employees
- Confirm that you are 18 years old or older
2
Find your SADC or CAE
- Find the SADC or CAE serving your business territory
3
Contact the SADC+CAE
- Contact your SADC+CAE to get more information on eligibility and local terms
- Confirm applicable modalities, as terms and funds may vary by SADC or CAE
4
Apply through your SADC/CAE
- Submit your request through your SADC or CAE
Additional information
- The Government of Canada supports SADCs and CAEs.
- Program terms and available funds may vary from one SADC or CAE to another.
- Applicants can access non-financial support such as custom-tailored advice, training/conferences, and a sustainable development expertise network.
Contacts
info@sadc-cae.ca
4186581530
