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La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Funding for energy and climate transition projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program can provide up to $100,000 in additional funding for Quebec projects. It supports mobilization, awareness, and education initiatives linked to the energy and climate transition.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Mobilization activities linked to energy or climate transition.
- Awareness activities linked to energy or climate transition.
- Education activities linked to energy or climate transition.
Documents Needed
- Required program documents.
- Completed campaign page on La Ruche.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses of any type.
- Project leaders of any type.
- Applicants based anywhere in Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Projects aimed only at raising funds for scholarships.
- Projects that would finance regular operations.
Eligible expenses
- Costs included in the defined project segment.
- Expenses directly related to the mobilization, awareness, or education activity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating expenses.
- Scholarships.
- Funds raised strictly to redistribute as scholarships.
- Costs outside the defined project segment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Apply through La Ruche before the campaign goes live.
- Submit the required documents for review.
- If approved, continue with campaign finalization and receive support from a crowdfunding advisor.
- The additional funding is granted only if the campaign succeeds.
Additional information
- The program is supported by the Government of Quebec.
- The campaign must be fully completed for the additional contribution to be received.
- The project must be clearly defined with a start date, end date, and financial goal.
- Campaign pages are created on La Ruche.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund?
This program can provide up to $100,000 in additional funding for Quebec projects. It supports mobilization, awareness, and education initiatives linked to the energy and climate transition.
How much funding can be received?
La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund program?
To be eligible for the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund program, you must:
Energy or climate transition project
New, defined project
Minimum fundraising target
What expenses are eligible under La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund?
Mobilization activities linked to energy or climate transition.
Awareness activities linked to energy or climate transition.
Education activities linked to energy or climate transition.
Who can I contact for more information about the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund available?
The La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund is a Grant and Funding