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Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Supports organic waste reduction projects for ICI organizations
Offered by
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Industrial, commercial, and institutional organizations in all sectors, including health, social services, and education
See full eligibility
Overview
The Programme de soutien à la gestion des matières organiques dans le secteur des industries, commerces et institutions (ICI) supports projects that reduce at source and recover organic residual materials from ICI in Quebec. Eligible initiatives include equipment purchases, collection services, and food waste reduction or reuse actions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recovery of organic residual materials for reuse or recycling
- Reduction at source of food surplus, losses, and waste
- Reuse of surplus or non-marketable food through redistribution, donation, or resale
- Equipment purchases for recovery, pre-treatment, or recycling
- Implementation or optimization of collection services for organic materials
Documents Needed
- Completed application form, dated and signed by an authorized representative
- Financial aid calculator
- Environmental compliance documents, if applicable
- Recent financial statements, if applicable
- CVs, consortium agreement, and other supporting documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial, commercial, and institutional organizations in all sectors, including health, social services, and education
- Municipal organizations
- Business associations and groupings
- Economic development organizations
- Social or environmental organizations
Who is not eligible
- Pulp and paper manufacturers
- Organizations listed on the RENA register
- Companies under bankruptcy or creditor protection
- Consultants as applicants
- Organizations in environmental non-compliance
Eligible expenses
- Equipment for recovery, pre-treatment, and recycling of organic materials
- Collection services for residual organic materials
- Building and infrastructure modifications directly related to the project
- Communication, information, training, and awareness activities related to the project
- Professional services, delivery, and contingency costs when applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before RECYC-QUÉBEC acknowledges receipt of the project, except for services, coordination, and management costs for filing a financial assistance request
- Non-project-related expenses
- Costs related to non-eligible projects or activities
- Debts, loan repayments, capital replacement, and reimbursable taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the project to the program objectives
- Quality of the consultant submission, where applicable
- Quantity of organic materials diverted from disposal and annual diversion potential
- Project quality, maturity, risks, and mitigation measures
- Financial viability, partnerships, and justification of project costs
How to apply
- Complete the official application form.
- Provide the requested supporting documents, including the financial aid calculator and applicable compliance documents.
- For expenses of $25,000 or more, include two quotes and a justification for the selected quote, or explain why only one quote is provided.
- Send all required documents by email in separate files to pmoici@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible files are examined in the order they are received once complete.
- RECYC-QUÉBEC may allow 10 business days to submit missing documents.
- RECYC-QUÉBEC may request clarifications or additional information during the analysis.
- The applicant is notified whether the project is admissible within 20 business days after the file is complete.
- Approved projects are subject to a financial assistance agreement.
- The final payment depends on the approval of the final report and related supporting documents.
Additional information
- If a project receives funding, a financial agreement is signed between the promoter and RECYC-QUÉBEC.
- Only expenses actually incurred by the applicant will be considered eligible, and appropriate proof of payment is required.
- Any attempt to influence the decisions regarding the evaluation of the program will result in the rejection of the project.
- RECYC-QUÉBEC may use certain nominative information for the promotion of successful project cases, with an agreement from the promoter.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) Program
What is the Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)?
The Programme de soutien à la gestion des matières organiques dans le secteur des industries, commerces et institutions (ICI) supports projects that reduce at source and recover organic residual materials from ICI in Quebec. Eligible initiatives include equipment purchases, collection services, and food waste reduction or reuse actions.
How much funding can be received?
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) program?
To be eligible for the Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) program, you must:
Legally constituted and established in Quebec
Project carried out entirely in Quebec
Project concerns ICI-generated organic residual materials
What expenses are eligible under Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)?
Recovery of organic residual materials for reuse or recycling
Reduction at source of food surplus, losses, and waste
Reuse of surplus or non-marketable food through redistribution, donation, or resale
Equipment purchases for recovery, pre-treatment, or recycling
Implementation or optimization of collection services for organic materials
Who can I contact for more information about the Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)?
You can contact Recyc-Québec by email at pmoici@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 5143517835.
Where is the Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) available?
The Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Organic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI) is a Grant and Funding