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La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund

Promotes innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges
La Ruche
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The ImpACTE Fund supports innovative entrepreneurial projects aimed at addressing social and environmental issues by proposing solutions that generate significant impact. This program offers financial assistance of up to $25,000 and is intended for initiatives such as community composting, the circular economy, or biodiversity protection.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • General public
  • People with disabilities
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Sustainable local communities
  • Responsible consumption
  • Circular economy
  • Equity, diversity, and social inclusion
  • Protection of biodiversity
  • Sustainable food systems
  • Clean technology
  • Socio-ecological transition

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Companies registered in Quebec
  • Impact companies registered under the Quebec Enterprise Registrar (REQ)
  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • Cooperatives
  • Social economy enterprises
  • Non-profit organizations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Everywhere in Quebec

Additional information

  • The ImpACTE Fund has a total envelope of $500,000.
  • A non-repayable contribution can be granted up to a maximum of $25,000.
  • The grant is conditional on the success of a crowdfunding campaign on the La Ruche platform.
  • The fund's contribution is equivalent to the amount raised during the crowdfunding campaign, up to the ceiling limit.
  • The supported projects must aim to address social and environmental issues with innovative solutions.
  • Projects must start a crowdfunding campaign before submitting a funding application.
  • The financial support from Economic Development Canada (EDC) enables the implementation of this program.
  • The deadline for submitting applications is set for December 31, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.

Contacts

info@laruchequebec.com
4182860373

Frequently Asked Questions about the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund?

The ImpACTE Fund supports innovative entrepreneurial projects aimed at addressing social and environmental issues by proposing solutions that generate significant impact. This program offers financial assistance of up to $25,000 and is intended for initiatives such as community composting, the circular economy, or biodiversity protection.

How much funding can be received?

La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund program?

To be eligible for the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund program, you must: Open to companies of all types and accessible to all types of project proponents across Quebec. The project must be carried out by registered impact-driven businesses at the Registraire des entreprises du Québec (REQ) in the following legal forms: Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Social Economy Enterprise, or Non-Profit Organization. Applicant must not have received other national public funding for the same project or support from Développement économique Canada (DEC).

What expenses are eligible under La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund?

Sustainable local communities Responsible consumption Circular economy Equity, diversity, and social inclusion Protection of biodiversity Sustainable food systems Clean technology Socio-ecological transition

Who can I contact for more information about the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund?

You can contact La Ruche by email at info@laruchequebec.com or by phone at 4182860373.

Where is the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund available?

The La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund is a Grant and Funding

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