Open
Source verified July 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Fonds Moins c’est plus (FMC+) offers up to $25,000 in additional funding for crowdfunding campaigns by businesses and other promoters across Quebec that advance waste reduction at the source or material reuse. Supported projects can include circular products, repair services, reusable containers, and surplus food transformation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 1% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of products that replace single-use items.
- Tool library projects.
- Collaborative economy projects such as repair, resale, or short-term rental.
- Projects that transform surplus food into new products.
Documents Needed
- Project page on La Ruche, including the FAQ.
- Project budget using the provided template.
- Written partner confirmations, if available.
- Any supporting documents requested by the advisor.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses of all types, everywhere in Quebec.
- Promoters of all types, everywhere in 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.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects linked exclusively to recycling.
- Projects that only raise money for scholarships to be redistributed by an organization.
- Projects whose only goal is awareness, training, or events.
- Projects related to energy, energy efficiency, or water.
- Projects involving partisan politics or religious proselytism.
How to apply
- Watch the information session on crowdfunding and La Ruche.
- Watch the FMC+ information capsule and obtain the Politique FMC+.
- Discuss the project with a La Ruche team member.
- Complete the campaign page on La Ruche, including the FAQ.
- Plan the application submission and submit the required documents, including the budget template.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee to determine admissibility.
- If the project is approved, the crowdfunding campaign can go live.
- Processing takes about 3 weeks.
- Final payment may be refused if accountability is missing or incomplete.
- Additional supporting evidence may be requested after reporting.
Additional information
- Once a campaign is online, its goal and duration cannot be changed.
- Campaign rewards must respect the essence of the Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the La Ruche — FMC+ Program
What is the La Ruche — FMC+?
Fonds Moins c’est plus (FMC+) offers up to $25,000 in additional funding for crowdfunding campaigns by businesses and other promoters across Quebec that advance waste reduction at the source or material reuse. Supported projects can include circular products, repair services, reusable containers, and surplus food transformation.
How much funding can be received?
La Ruche — FMC+ Funds up to 1% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the La Ruche — FMC+ program?
To be eligible for the La Ruche — FMC+ program, you must:
The project must be new and clearly defined with a set campaign objective.
The project must focus on waste reduction at the source or material reuse.
The project must not have received other national public additional funding or RECYC-QUÉBEC support for the same project.
What expenses are eligible under La Ruche — FMC+?
Development of products that replace single-use items.
Tool library projects.
Collaborative economy projects such as repair, resale, or short-term rental.
Projects that transform surplus food into new products.
Who can I contact for more information about the La Ruche — FMC+?
You can contact La Ruche by email at info@laruchequebec.com or by phone at 418 286-0373.
Where is the La Ruche — FMC+ available?
The La Ruche — FMC+ program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the La Ruche — FMC+?
La Ruche — FMC+ is funded by La Ruche, Recyc-Québec