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La Ruche — FMC+
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports innovative waste reduction and eco-friendly projects in Quebec
Grant and Funding
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
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
Activities funded
- 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
Develop a film mentorship program for youth
$ 15,000
Establish a local food cooperative market
$ 10,000
Organize a community theater festival
$ 12,000
Launch a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 10,000
Develop a sustainable urban gardening program
$ 20,000
Create a mobile app for language learning
Eligibility
- 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
1
Initial meeting
Organize a first meeting with a project activation specialist at La Ruche.
2
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.
3
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.).
4
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.
5
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.
