La Ruche — FMC+

• 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.

Who is eligible?

• 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.

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.

Eligible geographic areas

• Province of Quebec

• 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.