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Fonds Mon virage écologique
Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Non-repayable funding supports Trois-Rivières SMEs in reducing their environmental footprint. Eligible activities include feasibility studies, clean technologies, resource-efficiency improvements, circular economy projects, and water or waste management solutions.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Trois-Rivieres
- Mauricie
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Environment
- Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Scope
- Local, Municipal
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations
- General partnerships
- Social economy businesses, including nonprofits and cooperatives carrying out commercial activities
- Business groups from the same sector
Who is not eligible
- Government, para-government, and municipal organizations
- Nonprofits without commercial activities
- Insolvent businesses or organizations under financial restructuring
- National banners
- Businesses with religious, sexual, political, seasonal, or personal services activities
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchases
- Infrastructure work
- Purchase or rental of project-related assets or equipment
- Professional and consulting fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for projects already completed
- Costs incurred before the application date
- Regular operating costs, including internal resources
- Debt payments and loan repayments
- Costs for environmental certification or renewal
Eligible geographic areas
- Trois-Rivières
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies
- Adoption of clean technologies
- Operational changes to reduce energy or resource losses
- Circular economy projects
- Water-saving systems and waste valorization equipment
How to apply
- Prepare the project and supporting documents.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit the application online with all required documents.
- Wait for review by the evaluation committee.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- All required supporting documents
Selection criteria
- Project originality
- Profitability and structuring value for the business
- Potential to reduce the company’s environmental footprint
- Local purchasing and local contracting
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a four-member evaluation committee.
- Selected projects are subject to a formal agreement with IDÉ Trois-Rivières.
- The agreement sets out payment conditions and the parties' obligations.
- Approved funding is paid in two instalments.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Completed forms and required documents must be submitted online.
- Selected projects are governed by a formal agreement with IDÉ Trois-Rivières.
- Funding depends on available budget in the fund.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Mon virage écologique Program
What is the Fonds Mon virage écologique?
Non-repayable funding supports Trois-Rivières SMEs in reducing their environmental footprint. Eligible activities include feasibility studies, clean technologies, resource-efficiency improvements, circular economy projects, and water or waste management solutions.
How much funding can be received?
Fonds Mon virage écologique Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Fonds Mon virage écologique program?
To be eligible for the Fonds Mon virage écologique program, you must:
Business located in Trois-Rivières.
Project carried out in Trois-Rivières.
Supports lower environmental impact.
What expenses are eligible under Fonds Mon virage écologique?
Equipment purchases
Infrastructure work
Purchase or rental of project-related assets or equipment
Professional and consulting fees
Who can I contact for more information about the Fonds Mon virage écologique?
You can contact Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR) by email at acastonguay@idetr.com or by phone at 819 374-4061 poste 5164.
Where is the Fonds Mon virage écologique available?
The Fonds Mon virage écologique program is available Mauricie, Quebec.