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  • grant_single|fromMinToMax
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
grant_single|grantors
  • La Ruche
  • Recyc-Québec
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

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The FMC+ grant, a joint initiative by RECYC-QUÉBEC and La Ruche, offers a maximum funding of $50,000 to innovative projects in Quebec that focus on waste reduction at the source, material reuse, and pollution prevention. Projects related to recycling are not eligible under this program.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • The FMC+ fund doubles the campaign's financial target upon successful completion, up to a maximum contribution of $50,000.
  • Campaigns must have a minimum financial target of $5,000 on La Ruche, leading FMC+ to double it to a minimum of $10,000.
  • There is no maximum campaign target on La Ruche, but the FMC+ contribution cannot exceed $50,000.
  • The project must collect contributions that fulfill the financial target within the predefined campaign time to receive contributions from both contributors and FMC+.
  • The total amount collected must enable project realization and fulfillment of promised rewards.
  • 80% of the FMC+ contribution is disbursed within 45 days after the payment stage on Stripe ends.
  • The remaining 20% of the FMC+ contribution is conditional upon receiving the accountability survey and a declaration confirming the accuracy and expenditure of budgeted amounts.
  • Individual and corporate contributions must primarily achieve the campaign's financial goals.
  • A contribution from an individual or organization cannot exceed 20% of the campaign's financial target.
  • FMC+'s contribution remains as set at the campaign's launch, even if more than 100% of the target is raised.
  • Strict adherence to financial reporting requirements, allowing the FMC+ committee to refuse final payment for reasonable cause or incomplete accountability reports.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Opening a zero-waste grocery store or addressing specific needs within such a store.
  • Developing products that replace single-use items with a lower environmental impact.
  • Implementing tool libraries projects.
  • Projects related to collaborative or functional economy (maintenance, repair, resale, short-term rental).
  • Projects aiming to transform "ugly" foods into new products.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 15,000

Establish a local food cooperative market

$ 20,000

Create a mobile app for language learning

$ 10,000

Organize a community theater festival

$ 10,000

Develop a sustainable urban gardening program

$ 12,000

Launch a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 15,000

Develop a film mentorship program for youth

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The project must focus on at least one of the following objectives: waste reduction at the source, reuse of materials, or prevention, reduction, or elimination of environmental discharges.
  • The project cannot aim solely at fundraising to finance scholarships for distribution by an organization.
  • The project should not relate exclusively to recycling.
  • The project must be new and well-defined, with specific financial campaign goals and timelines.
  • Promoters must comply with sustainable development principles within their business operations.
  • The project must not have received additional national public funding or support from RECYC-QUÉBEC for the same project.
  • Expenses must be credible and related to the project's impact.
  • The campaign must have financial contributions primarily achieved through the sale of counterparty benefits, with individual contributions limited to 20% of the campaign's target.
  • The campaign must include at least one corporate contribution and reach the financial target through individual and business contributions.
  • For campaigns with objectives ranging from $5,000 to $24,999, a minimum of 50 contributors is required; for campaigns with objectives of $25,000 and up, a minimum of 100 contributors is needed.
  • The promoter must have a Stripe account; if under 18, a sponsor must be an adult.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Businesses across various sectors in the province of Quebec that are involved in waste management practices such as source reduction, reuse, and waste prevention.
  • Promoters of eco-friendly projects throughout Quebec.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Expenses related to the realization of the project, honoring promised rewards, and consistent with the project's impact, as outlined in the required budget.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Province of Quebec

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grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • The FMC+ fund includes a requirement to double the campaign goal, up to a maximum contribution of $50,000 from the fund, upon successful completion of the campaign.
  • Project contributions must be collected within the campaign's allotted time frame to receive matching funds from FMC+ and contributors.
  • A minimum number of contributors is required based on the campaign's financial goal to qualify the campaign as successful.
  • Up to 80% of the FMC+ contribution is released within 45 days following the Stripe payment phase completion, with the remaining 20% contingent upon survey submission and verified expense declaration.
  • The FMC+ fund imposes discretionary conditions based on project nature to safeguard the platform's integrity and contributors.
  • The fund may retract funding if major conditions are not met, requiring reimbursement of previously disbursed amounts.
  • Documentation proving compliance with funding conditions may be requested during the final financial reporting stage.

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