Matane — Green Fund Program

• For non-profit organizations and public bodies: up to 90% for projects of $5,000 or less; up to 75% for projects between $5,001 and $10,000; up to 50% for projects over $10,000, with a maximum subsidy of $20,000 per project.
• For private companies: up to 50% for projects between $1,001 and $5,000; up to 33⅓% for projects over $5,000, with a maximum subsidy of $20,000 per project.
• Subsidies may be disbursed in up to three installments based on project milestones: 50% at start, 25% mid-way, and 25% after submission of the final report (for projects over $5,000); or 50% at start and 50% after the final report for smaller projects.
• Expenses incurred before official project approval are not reimbursable.
• Funding is considered non-recurring unless specifically decided otherwise for particular projects.

• The applicant must be a non-profit organization, public institution, or private company operating within the geographic territory of the City of Matane.
• The submitted project must align with at least one of the following areas: water preservation, sustainable waste management, biodiversity promotion, energy and emissions reduction, or quality of life improvement.
• The project must have positive outcomes for the community.

Who is eligible?

• Non-profit organizations operating in Matane
• Public organizations such as educational institutions, school organizations, and health or social service establishments in Matane
• Private companies located within the city of Matane

Who is not eligible

• Companies that do not operate within the geographic territory of the City of Matane.
• Private businesses applying for projects that benefit from other sources of financial aid (subject to committee discretion).

Eligible expenses

• Purchase of equipment and furniture required for project implementation.
• Professional services fees (e.g., specifications, installation, maintenance).
• Human resources costs related to project activities (e.g., technicians, project managers).
• Advertising and promotion expenses (e.g., newspaper and radio).

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations and businesses operating within the geographic territory of the City of Matane, Quebec.

• Alignment of the project with the objectives of the Green Fund program.
• Inclusion of the project in at least one intervention axis described in the program.
• Positive impact of the project on the community.
• Relevance and presentation of the organization and its fit with the project's goals (10%).
• Project presentation and demonstration of its connection to intervention axes, including qualitative and quantitative expected results and educational value (30%).
• Clarity and feasibility of the implementation approach, including work plan, methodology, communication, and resource allocation (35%).
• Realism and proportionality of the budget, including detailed expenses, funding sources, and financial engagements (25%).

• Unused funds at year-end are returned to the Green Fund envelope for the following year.
• A registry is maintained to prioritize organizations that have never received Green Fund support.
• Pre-deposit support is available from the City for project enhancement.
• Each project is individually reviewed by a selection committee, which may request additional information or a presentation from the applicant.