Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
At a glance
- Max. $1,000,000
- 70% of project cost
- Open Date : October 20, 2021
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
- All industries
- Gouvernement du Québec
- Recyc-Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant program are:
- Any company or organization engaged in or wishing to engage in the reuse, packaging, or recycling of beverage containers is eligible.
- Applicants must be legally constituted entities with a place of business in Quebec.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Costs related to optimization, expansion, or implementation of structured reuse networks
- Start-up costs for new facilities
- Increasing processing capacity of existing facilities
- Improving the quality of materials produced by existing facilities
Eligible projects & activities
Projects eligible for this grant include optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured re-use networks, start-up of new facilities, increased processing capacity of existing facilities, or enhancement of the quality of materials produced by existing facilities in alignment with buyer needs.
- Optimization, expansion, or establishment of structured re-use networks
- Start-up of new facilities
- Increased processing capacity of existing facilities
- Enhancement of the quality of materials produced by existing facilities
How to apply
- Step 1: Check the eligibility of your project by consulting the framework document.
- Step 2: Download and fill out the application form and calculator provided.
- Step 3: Submit all required documents via email to 2RCB@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
- Step 4: Await the acknowledgment of receipt within 5 business days.
- Step 5: Receive confirmation of project eligibility within 20 business days.
- Step 6: Upon project approval, the project will undergo further analysis.
Grant Summary
This grant supports projects in Quebec that focus on reusing, packaging, or recycling beverage containers. It aims to promote local transformation and the use of recyclable materials, following the principles of the circular economy to maintain and diversify markets.
Description of the Grant and Eligible Projects
The grant program aims to fund projects that optimize, expand, or establish structured reuse networks, start new facilities, increase the capacity of existing facilities, or improve the quality of materials produced, aligning with buyer needs. Eligible projects must fall under these categories as outlined in the program's regulatory framework.
Demandeurs admissibles. Any company or organization involved in or intending to engage in the reuse, packaging, or recycling of beverage containers is eligible. Applicants must be legally established and have a business location in Quebec.
Selection Criteria. Project evaluation will be based on relevance, problem-solution alignment, objectives, viability of supplies and markets, project team expertise, quality, costs justification, monitoring methodology, financial viability, and more. Financial Assistance and Deadlines. Approved projects can receive financial aid based on project types (conditioning, conditioning & recycling, or reuse) with a maximum amount, percentage of eligible expenses, and a completion time of 18 months.
To Apply. Applicants must ensure project eligibility by consulting the regulatory framework, fill out the application form and calculator, and submit all required documents via email. Paper submissions are discouraged, with acknowledgment of receipt provided within 5 business days, and eligibility confirmation within 20 business days.
Application Deadlines. The program will remain open as long as funds are available or until February 28, 2025. Mandatory Certification. All financial aid applicants must be certified in the "ICI on recycle+" recognition program, ensuring compliance with eco-conditions for receiving the final funding. A sample resolution model is provided for self-funding contributors.
Accepted Projects List. A few accepted projects under the program include optical glass sorting, new container washing installations, enhanced cardboard recycling, and increased processing capacity in existing facilities.
