How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $7500 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program?

FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program is funded by Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable

FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program

Q: What are FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program's eligibility criterias?

Eligible retailers must manage, on average, a minimum monthly volume of 5,000 returnable containers per machine. Retailers must seek to replace an automated recovery system for returnable containers or add a new system for handling increased volumes.

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Grant for the modernization of returnable container recovery equipment

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Retail trade

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Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable

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The Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program is a financial aid program in Quebec initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Fight against Climate Change. It aims to help retailers modernize their container recovery equipment by providing financial support for the replacement or acquisition of new machines. The program encourages the replacement of automated recovery equipment to enhance maintenance, efficiency, and service to citizens, with eligible applicants receiving up to $7,500 or 65% of the purchase price, whichever is lower.

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The financial aid provides assistance equivalent to the lesser of $7,500 or 65% of the purchase price of new returnable container recycling equipment.
Eligible modular equipment may receive funding for each module within the equipment.
Funding does not cover delivery and refurbishment costs.
The financial aid applies to the acquisition and replacement of multiple pieces of equipment per address.
There is a reserve right by the FAQDD to deny requests if the installed equipment's recovery volume is below the required minimum of 5,000 containers per machine.
Financial assistance is subject to random compliance inspections by Boissons Gazeuses Environnement teams during the program's duration.

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Replacement of existing returnable container recovery machines.
Acquisition of new returnable container recovery machines.

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$ 7,500

Install modern recycling machines at a retail store

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Upgrade recycling equipment at a grocery store

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Applicants must be retailers.
Retailers must manage, on average, a minimal monthly volume of 5,000 returnable containers per machine.
Retailers must intend to replace or add automated recovery equipment for returnable containers.
The added or replaced equipment must be accessible to manage larger volumes of containers.
Financing is permitted for acquiring and replacing multiple pieces of equipment per address, provided the minimum recovery volume requirement is met.
Modular equipment may receive subsidies for each module within the equipment.

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Retailers managing an average of at least 5,000 returnable containers per month per machine
Retailers who wish to replace automated container recovery equipment
Retailers needing to add automated container recovery equipment to manage higher volumes

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Costs of acquiring new automated container recovery equipment.

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Quebec, Canada

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The program was launched in March 2018 with a total budget of $15 million allocated by the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change in Quebec to support the initiative.
The program aims to boost the maintenance and efficiency of container recovery systems for retailers while enhancing service to citizens, ensuring faster and more reliable usage.
Inspections for compliance will occur randomly by Boissons Gazeuses Environnement teams throughout the program duration.
For equipment placed outside retail store premises, all criteria and application submission requirements must be adhered to.
The program is set to conclude on December 31, 2024, or upon depletion of the total $15 million grant fund.
Retailers cannot proceed with equipment purchase or installation before official confirmation of financial aid approval from the program administrator.