How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the La Ruche — FMC+?

La Ruche — FMC+ is funded by La Ruche, Recyc-Québec

What are La Ruche — FMC+'s eligibility criterias?

The program is open to businesses of all types and accessible to promoters throughout Quebec. A campaign must have a minimum financial goal of $5,000 on La Ruche, with no maximum, but FMC+ will match up to $50,000. The project must not have received other national public funding or support from RECYC-QUÉBEC for the same project.

La Ruche — FMC+

Last Update: April 19, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec

La Ruche — FMC+ at a glance

Eligible Funding

From $10,000 to $50,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Grant Providers

La Ruche
Recyc-Québec

Status

Open

Overview of the La Ruche — FMC+ program

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.

Financing 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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Establish a local food cooperative market

$ 20,000

Create a mobile app for language learning

$ 10,000

Organize a community theater festival

$ 12,000

Launch a digital literacy program for seniors

$ 10,000

Develop a sustainable urban gardening program

$ 15,000

Develop a film mentorship program for youth

Eligibility criteria of the La Ruche — FMC+ program

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

How to apply to the La Ruche — FMC+ program

Initial meeting

Organize a first meeting with a project activation specialist at La Ruche.

Creation and information of the project page

Fill out a project page for La Ruche using the provided writing guide.
Include the project-specific FAQ.

Preparation of the budget and supporting documents

Prepare and submit a budget according to the provided template.
Obtain and present written confirmations from potential partners (letters of interest, letters of support, etc.).

Meeting with the additional financing advisor

Plan and participate in a deposition interview with your additional funding advisor.
Provide all supporting documents requested during this interview.

Submission and analysis of the request

Submit the application with all the required documents to the organization.
Wait for the processing time, which is about 3 weeks.

Additional information

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.