grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
grant_single|grantors
  • Gouvernement du Québec
  • Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Receive up to $2,500 for the construction of new homes that meet program requirements.

grant_single_labels|projects

The grant provides financial assistance for the construction of new residential buildings that meet Novoclimat standards, performed by certified professionals. Eligible activities include building foundation work, assembly of materials, insulation, ventilation system installation, and heating system setup.
  • Building foundation work
  • Assembly of materials
  • Insulation
  • Ventilation system installation
  • Heating system setup
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$2,500

Gatineau
Construction of a Novoclimat eco-friendly home in Gatineau.

$2,500

Montreal
Construct a Novoclimat-certified single-family home in Montreal.

$2,500

Quebec City
Build a Novoclimat-compliant duplex in Quebec City.

$2,500

Laval
Development of a Novoclimat-compliant townhouse in Laval.

$2,500

Sherbrooke
Build a Novoclimat-certified multi-unit residential building in Sherbrooke.

$2,500

Trois-Rivières
Innovative Novoclimat standards apartment development in Trois-Rivières.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for the Novoclimat - Maison grant are specific and must be met for participation. The houses must be new constructions, situated in Quebec, and involve certified Novoclimat professionals.
  • The houses must be constructed by an entrepreneur certified Novoclimat or Novoclimat Sélect - Maison.
  • The houses must be registered in the Novoclimat program before the start of construction.
  • The houses must be residential, including types such as single-family homes, bi-generational homes, and single-family homes with an adjoining unit (detached, semi-detached, or row house).
  • The houses must be located in Quebec and below the 51st parallel.
  • The primary energy source for heating must be electricity or residual forest biomass.
  • The houses must be new buildings under construction.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for the Novoclimat program. Specifically, companies involved in the construction of residential buildings can benefit from this grant.
  • Entrepreneur certified Novoclimat
  • Entrepreneur certified Novoclimat Sélect - Maison

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

Eligible geographic zones for the Novoclimat grant are specific areas in Québec, Canada.
  • Must be located in Québec
  • Must be situated below the 51st parallel

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the Novoclimat grant. The criteria ensure that the construction projects meet specific requirements pertaining to residential buildings, location, and construction standards.
  • Be a residential building: single-family, bi-generational, or single-family with an attached unit (detached, semi-detached, or row house).
  • Located in Quebec and below the 51st parallel.
  • Primary energy source for heating must be electricity or residual forest biomass.
  • Must be new buildings to be constructed.
  • Manufactured homes must be fully constructed by a certified Novoclimat company, including foundations, material assembly, insulation, ventilation, and heating system installation.
  • Ventilation system must be installed by a certified Novoclimat ventilation specialist.
  • If a heat pump is chosen for heating, it must be on the list of eligible heat pumps for additional financial aid.

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Inscription À l’étape de l’inscription, une analyse préliminaire du projet est réalisée afin de vérifier son admissibilité ainsi que le respect des objectifs et des principales modalités du programme. Formulaire d'inscription.
  • Step 2: Suivi Une fois le chantier débuté, un suivi est effectué par un conseiller évaluateur afin de s’assurer que les travaux sont conformes aux objectifs du programme. Ce suivi inclut des inspections visuelles ainsi que différents essais et mesurages (p. ex., essai d’infiltrométrie). Formulaire d'inspection et liste des conseillers évaluateurs.
  • Step 3: Homologation Lorsque le bâtiment est jugé conforme aux exigences et aux modalités du programme, l’homologation est délivrée par le Ministère. Formulaire d'homologation.
  • Step 4: Aide financière Le Ministère verse ensuite l’aide financière au constructeur et au propriétaire de l’habitation. Si le système de chauffage installé dans l’habitation est une thermopompe admissible, le propriétaire recevra une aide financière supplémentaire.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

This grant provides financial support for energy-efficient home construction under the Novoclimat program. It includes detailed criteria and procedures for certification and offers various monetary incentives for both homeowners and certified builders.
  • Houses must use electricity or residual forest biomass as the primary heating energy.
  • The installation of the ventilation system must be done by a certified Novoclimat ventilation specialist.
  • Owners choosing an eligible heat pump can receive additional financial support.
  • The project must be located in Quebec, below the 51st parallel, and comply with specific residential typologies.
  • Novoclimat certification involves four steps: project registration, construction follow-up, homologation, and financial aid disbursement.
  • First-time homebuyers receive a higher financial incentive of $4,000.
  • Certified Novoclimat constructors receive $1,500, while Novoclimat Select constructors receive $2,500.
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