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La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Support for climate transition projects
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Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Fonds Empreinte positive offers up to $100,000 in additional support to businesses and project leaders anywhere in Quebec to stimulate mobilization, awareness, and education around the energy and climate transition. Eligible initiatives include educational materials, workshops or training, and videos or documentaries.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
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 related to the energy or climate transition.
- Awareness activities related to the energy or climate transition.
- Education activities related to the energy or climate transition.
Documents Needed
- Required program documents.
- Completed campaign page on La Ruche.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses of any type.
- All types of project leaders.
Eligible expenses
- Costs included in the defined project segment.
- Expenses directly related to the mobilization, awareness, or education activity.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs outside the circumscribed project.
- Regular operations.
- Projects aimed strictly at raising funds for scholarships.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Step 1: Watch the information session
- View the 11-minute session on crowdfunding and La Ruche.
- Step 2: Review the program details
- Watch the Fonds Empreinte positive info capsule.
- Receive the program policy with the full eligibility criteria.
- Step 3: Discuss your project
- Speak with a La Ruche team member for personalized advice.
- Step 4: Build your campaign page
- Complete your campaign page on La Ruche.
- Step 5: Submit your request
- Plan your application submission and provide the required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- If your request is approved, you can devote yourself fully to finalizing your campaign and benefit from support from a crowdfunding advisor.
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
What is the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund?
Fonds Empreinte positive offers up to $100,000 in additional support to businesses and project leaders anywhere in Quebec to stimulate mobilization, awareness, and education around the energy and climate transition. Eligible initiatives include educational materials, workshops or training, and videos or documentaries.
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:
The project must involve an activity linked to the energy or climate transition.
The project must be new and clearly defined.
The campaign must have a minimum objective of $5,000.
What expenses are eligible under La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund?
Mobilization activities related to the energy or climate transition.
Awareness activities related to the energy or climate transition.
Education activities related to the energy or climate transition.
Who can I contact for more information about the La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at info@laruchequebec.com or by phone at 418-286-0373.
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