
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Closed
Overview
Receive up to $1 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support beverage container packaging projects in Quebec, including optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse
Financing terms and conditions
This grant provides significant financial support for activities related to the recycling, reconditioning, or reuse of beverage containers in Quebec. The funding available is structured according to the type of project to ensure maximum impact.
- For activities focused on conditioning, a maximum of $1,000,000 can be granted, covering up to 70% of eligible expenses with a completion timeframe of 18 months.
- Projects involving both conditioning and recycling, or recycling alone, can receive up to $2,000,000, also covering 70% of eligible costs within an 18-month period.
- Reuse activity projects are eligible for a maximum financial aid of $500,000, adhering to the same 70% eligibility percentage and 18-month duration.
Activities funded
The Recyc-Québec Beverage Container Recycling program aims to financially support projects that enhance the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. Projects eligible for this grant focus on structuring networks for reuse and expanding recycling capacities.
- Optimization, expansion, and implementation of structured reuse networks for beverage containers.
- Launching new installations for the recycling of beverage containers.
- Increasing capacity in current facilities to process more beverage containers.
- Enhancing quality of materials produced by existing recycling installations to meet market needs.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 525,000
Enhancing material quality at a Toronto recycling facility
$ 385,000
Implementation of a structured re-use network
$ 210,000
Optimization of the existing re-use network
$ 420,000
Expansion of an existing bottle processing facility
$ 630,000
Start-up of a new beverage container facility
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant requires applicants to meet specific organizational and operational criteria.
- The applicant must be a legally constituted business or organization.
- The applicant must have a place of business in Quebec.
- The applicant must either currently engage in or intend to engage in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
- The applicant must be attested in the ICI on recycle + program.
Who is eligible?
Any business or organization that conducts or wishes to conduct the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers is eligible.Applicants must be legally incorporated and have a place of business in Quebec.
Eligible expenses
This grant focuses on the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. The eligible activities aim to improve systems and infrastructure for the circular economy.
- Optimization of existing reuse networks.
- Expansion of structured reuse networks for beverage containers.
- Establishment of new installations for the conditioning or recycling of beverage containers.
- Increasing the capacity of existing facilities to handle more recycled materials.
- Improvement of the quality of materials produced by existing recycling facilities.
Eligible geographic areas
The eligible geographical area for companies applying for this grant is specified as the province of Quebec. Companies must have a place of business within this region to qualify for the grant.
- Province of Quebec, Canada
How to apply
1
Eligibility Verification
Consult the normative framework to ensure that your project is eligible.
2
Preparation of the documentation
- Download and fill out the application form.
- Use the calculator to determine the costs and financing of the project.
3
Certificate for the ICI we recycle + program
Obtain the necessary certificate from the ICI on recycle + program.
4
Transmission of the request
Send all required documents by email to the provided address.
5
Receipt of the acknowledgment
Receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 5 working days.
6
Preliminary Assessment
Receive a confirmation of the project's eligibility within a period of 20 working days.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants must be certified under the "ICI on recycle +" program, which is a requirement to receive the final financial assistance disbursement.
- The program extends until February 28, 2025, or until available funds are fully allocated.
- Electronic submissions are required, except under specific circumstances where paper submission might be allowed.
- An acknowledgment of receipt of the project proposal will be sent within 5 working days of submission.
- Following initial review, applicants will be notified of their project's eligibility status within 20 working days.
- A model resolution document is available for download if an applicant is investing personal funds into the project.
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