Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

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.

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?

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

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.